dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Geology
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The AAO first dismissed the appeal, and upon a motion to reopen, it granted the motion but ultimately affirmed the denial of the petition. The decision states that while the petitioner demonstrated exceptional ability, they failed to establish they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a qualified U.S. worker.
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