Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — It (Oil And Gas) (2024): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that their endeavor lacked 'national importance' under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not demonstrate that their work would have a broad industry impact, create U.S. jobs, or have other substantial positive economic effects, and the new evidence submitted was not responsive to this dispositive issue.
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National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Balancing Factors (Dhanasar Prong 3)
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