Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Pharmaceutical Production (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar framework. Although his endeavor was found to have substantial merit, he did not demonstrate how his specific work as a production manager for one company would have broader implications rising to the level of national importance, beyond benefiting his immediate employer.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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