Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Law (2021): did not establish the national importance of his proposed

๐Ÿ“… 2021-08-24 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Law

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a legal analyst and consultant. Although the Director and the AAO found the endeavor to have substantial merit, the petitioner did not sufficiently establish that his specific work would have the broader implications or prospective impact required to meet the 'national importance' standard under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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