Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish eligibility for a national interest
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The Director and the AAO concluded that the Petitioner did not demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance, that he was well-positioned to advance it, or that a waiver would benefit the United States. The analysis focused on the failure to show that his proposed IT education and consulting company would have broader implications beyond its specific clientele.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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