Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Development (2021): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a software
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a software developer has national importance. The Director and the AAO found that while his work developing and maintaining websites for a university has merit, he did not demonstrate that his specific contributions would have a prospective impact on a national scale, which is a requirement under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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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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