dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Geology
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed that the petitioner's proposed research in geology had substantial merit and national importance, it concluded that the evidence submitted did not establish that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
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