Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Petroleum Engineering (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the record did not show how his specific employment services would impact the industry or economy more broadly, beyond his prospective employers. Additionally, a business plan submitted after the initial filing was not considered as it constituted a material change to the proposed endeavor.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
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