Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Petroleum Engineering (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor is of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor is of national importance. Although the AAO acknowledged the endeavor's substantial merit and that the petitioner was well-positioned, it found he did not provide a sufficiently detailed plan showing his work would impact the industry more broadly, beyond his prospective employer.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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