Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Engineering (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the Director found the endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate the broader implications of his specific work in cloud security, separate from the general importance of the field. Evidence submitted, including a business plan and contracts, was also noted to be dated after the petition's filing date.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
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