Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Legal Administration (2021): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or demonstrate that the previous decision was incorrect. The AAO reaffirmed its prior finding that the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a legal administrator did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, failing to establish substantial merit and national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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