dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Geology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the director found the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification, the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The sole issue on appeal was the national interest waiver, and the AAO upheld the director's denial.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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