Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Environmental Science (2023): did not establish she was well-positioned to advance her
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. Although her work had merit, the AAO found that the evidence, including recommendation letters and a low number of citations, did not demonstrate a sufficient record of success or significant interest from others in her field to satisfy the second prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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