Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2022): did not establish the "national importance" of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the "national importance" of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her work as a legal analyst was found to have substantial merit, she did not sufficiently demonstrate that the potential prospective impact of her specific work would rise to the level of national importance, distinguishing it from the general importance of her field.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
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