Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Patent Law (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although he provided evidence on the general importance of patents, he did not demonstrate how his specific work would have a broad impact on his field beyond benefiting his individual clients, as required by the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Test For Waiver
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