dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Religion
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a priest, failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while serving the spiritual needs of a local church community in Connecticut has merit, the record did not establish how this work would have the broader national or global implications necessary for a national interest waiver.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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