Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2024): the petitioner failed to clearly define her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly define her proposed endeavor, presenting two conflicting goals of being a judicial law clerk and an international trade consultant. The AAO found this ambiguity meant she failed to demonstrate her endeavor had substantial merit and national importance or that she was well-positioned to advance it, thus failing the first two prongs of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer)
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