dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Petroleum Engineering
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Decision Summary
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO affirmed its prior decision, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his specific proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first prong of the Matter of Dhanasar framework. The petitioner's arguments, focusing on his personal expertise and the general importance of the oil and gas industry, were deemed insufficient to prove his endeavor's broader national impact.
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