Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his specific
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his specific proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the general field of IT and cybersecurity is important, the petitioner did not demonstrate how his specific day-to-day work would have broader implications or substantial positive economic effects rising to a level of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
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