Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Infection Control (2020): did not establish the national importance of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although his work in infection control was found to have substantial merit, he did not demonstrate that his activities would have national implications or a broad impact on the field beyond his specific employer.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
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