Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Semiconductor Engineering (2020): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the petitioner's work in semiconductor engineering was found to have substantial merit, he did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that its prospective impact would rise to the level of national importance or have implications beyond his prospective employer.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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