Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Engineering (2021): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that his plan to work as a software engineer for various companies, described in generic terms, did not demonstrate a broader impact on his field beyond his specific clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
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