Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Social Work (2024): the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while her endeavor had merit, her plan was too vague and lacked specific evidence to show how her employment as a social worker would result in an impact of the scope and scale required for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
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