Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Materials Science (2021): did not establish their proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance. While the Director had initially found this prong was met, the AAO disagreed, concluding that the petitioner's work primarily benefited their specific company rather than demonstrating a broader prospective impact on the United States as a whole.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
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