Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. Although the AAO found the endeavor to have substantial merit, it agreed with the Director that the petitioner did not show his work would sufficiently extend beyond an organization and its clients to impact the oil and gas industry more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification) Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability)
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