Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2021): did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although she qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification, she did not sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not clarify what specific work she would perform in the U.S. or show that her work would have broader implications beyond her direct employment.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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