Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Psychology (2024): did not establish the national importance of their specific
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their specific proposed endeavor, as required by the Dhanasar framework. The AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the petitioner relied on general evidence about the importance of their field rather than demonstrating the prospective national impact of their own work.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
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