Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Engineering (2025): did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the petitioner's work in AI and machine learning security was recognized as having substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that his specific proposed endeavor would have broader implications or significant positive economic effects on a national level, beyond his employer and the academic community citing his work.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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