Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Oil And Gas Industry (2023): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was incorrect. The petitioner did not establish that his proposed endeavor possesses national importance under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, failing to show a broad impact on the oil and gas industry or substantial positive economic effects. The new evidence submitted was deemed insufficient to reopen the case, and the arguments did not prove an incorrect application of law.
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National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Benefit Of Waiver (Dhanasar Prong 3)
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