Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mems Switch Research (2023): did not establish he was well positioned to advance his
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Decision Summary
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor, the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that his prospective job offer was informal and contingent, his peer-review activities did not prove expertise beyond his peers, and the recommendation letters and citation record did not sufficiently show his work had a significant impact on the field.
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Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Model Or Plan For Future Activities Peer Review Activities Record Of Success Recommendation Letters
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