Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Petroleum Engineering (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor met the criteria
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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.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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