Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Neurology (2018): the Director initially denied the petition, finding that
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, finding that while the Petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concurring that the Petitioner failed to meet his burden of proof to demonstrate eligibility for the waiver under the three-prong framework established in Matter of Dhanasar.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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