Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mining (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor met the 'national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner did not show how his mining consulting work would broadly advance his field, further innovations, or have a substantial economic benefit beyond his direct clients.
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Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
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