Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Journalism (2022): the Director found the Petitioner eligible for the
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Decision Summary
The Director found the Petitioner eligible for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, but denied the national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing that the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the waiver under the Matter of Dhanasar framework, as the proposed endeavor was not sufficiently detailed to demonstrate national importance or that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance it.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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