Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' While the AAO agreed that his work as an IT instructor has 'substantial merit,' it found he did not demonstrate that his activities would impact the IT, STEM education, or workforce development fields broadly enough, drawing a parallel to the original Matter of Dhanasar decision.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance
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