Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Military Chaplaincy (2024): the AAO found that the petitioner did qualify as an
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Decision Summary
The AAO found that the petitioner did qualify as an advanced degree professional, withdrawing the Director's initial reason for denial. However, upon de novo review of the National Interest Waiver requirements, the appeal was ultimately dismissed.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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