dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Petroleum Engineering
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor met the criteria for a National Interest Waiver. The AAO found that the petitioner's plan to start a consulting firm for the oil and gas industry would primarily benefit its direct clients rather than having the broader impact required to establish national importance.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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