Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Materials Engineering (2025): did not establish he was well-positioned to advance his
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. Although the petitioner possessed the necessary education and skills, his record of publications and citations was not sufficiently related to his specific proposed endeavor concerning steel production. The evidence did not establish a record of success in similar efforts or any progress toward his stated goals.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
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