Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2022): 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 under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the petitioner's work as an IT specialist was found to have substantial merit, his proposal to simply fill a skilled professional gap was not specific enough to demonstrate broader implications or a prospective impact beyond his direct employment.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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