Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Petroleum Engineering (2018): the Director determined that while the petitioner qualified

๐Ÿ“… 2018-07-10 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Petroleum Engineering

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Decision Summary

The Director determined that while the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. Upon review, the AAO agreed with this finding under the Dhanasar framework and dismissed the appeal.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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