Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Semiconductor Engineering (2019): did not establish the national importance of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the beneficiary's specific proposed endeavor. Although the director found the beneficiary qualified for the EB-2 classification and the work had substantial merit within the semiconductor industry, the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's specific role as an equipment engineer had broader implications significant enough to be considered of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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