Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Petroleum Engineering: the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner's proposed endeavor lacked substantial merit because it was vaguely defined and tied to continued employment. While the AAO found the petitioner's revised endeavor did meet the substantial merit prong, the appeal was ultimately dismissed, indicating a failure to satisfy the other prongs of the national interest waiver framework.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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