Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Information Technology (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor met the national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor met the national importance requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO also noted that the appeal brief failed to meaningfully challenge the director's decision, merely repeating previous arguments without identifying specific errors of law or fact, which served as an independent basis for dismissal.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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