dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Petroleum Geology
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not sufficiently describe a specific proposed endeavor, instead focusing on the general importance of the oil and gas industry. Consequently, she failed to establish that her proposed work had national importance, that she was well-positioned to advance it, or that it would be beneficial to the U.S. to waive the job offer requirement.
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