Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Power Systems Engineering (2024): did not establish he was well-positioned to advance his
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. Although the Director agreed his work had substantial merit and national importance, the AAO found that his education, publications, and citation record were not sufficient to establish a record of success or influence necessary to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Individual Is Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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