Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Military And Security Operations (2022): the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO also noted that the petitioner materially changed the focus of his endeavor after the petition was filed, shifting from seeking employment to creating his own company, which is a procedural flaw.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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