Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2023): although the AAO withdrew the Director's finding and
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Decision Summary
Although the AAO withdrew the Director's finding and concluded the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the appeal was dismissed. The petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance or that on balance, waiving the job offer requirement would be in the national interest, thus failing the Dhanasar framework.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
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