dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Oil And Gas Consulting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The director found that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he did not meet the three-prong test from Matter of New York State Dep't of Transportation. The AAO rejected the petitioner's argument that being self-employed and possessing qualifications beyond the minimum was sufficient, affirming that a higher standard of demonstrating significant benefit and a past history of achievement influencing the field is required.
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