Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mathematics (2024): although the petitioner's proposed endeavor was found to
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner's proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit and national importance, he did not establish that he was well positioned to advance it. The supporting letters lacked specific examples of his mathematical models being utilized or constituting a significant record of success in his field, which was necessary to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit
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