Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Oil And Gas (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor was of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance, a requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate that the benefits of his work as a project manager would extend beyond his specific employer or have broader implications for the oil and gas industry as a whole.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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