Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2024): did not establish the first prong of the Dhanasar
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework: that the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance. The AAO determined that the petitioner's attempt to add a new endeavor related to renewable energy in his RFE response constituted an impermissible material change. The evidence related to his original proposed endeavor in the material handling field was found insufficient.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States
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