Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Industrial Engineering (2024): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he did not demonstrate the required five years of progressive post-degree experience. Additionally, the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor between the initial filing and his RFE response, shifting from an independent engineer to a CEO, which prevented a proper assessment of the endeavor's national importance.
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Advanced Degree Five Years Progressive Experience Substantial Merit National Importance Material Change
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