Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mechanical Engineering (2023): did not establish they were well-positioned to advance
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they were well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor under the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's evidence, including publications, citations, and peer review activity, was insufficient to demonstrate a significant past record of success or influence in the field of ocean energy conversion.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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