Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Law (2024): the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. The petitioner's arguments conflated the 'substantial merit' and 'national importance' criteria and did not demonstrate how his specific endeavor would have a broad impact beyond general alignment with U.S. strategic interests.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
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