Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Legal Analysis (2022): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a legal analyst
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a legal analyst had national importance. The AAO concurred with the Director's finding that the petitioner did not demonstrate that his work would have broader implications beyond his own company or clients, or that it had significant potential to employ U.S. workers or create substantial positive economic effects, thus failing to meet the criteria for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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