Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2021): did not establish eligibility under the first prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the Director agreed that the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a mechanical engineer had substantial merit, the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate its national importance beyond the scope of a typical skilled worker in his field.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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