Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Engineering (2021): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not established that his proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance beyond his employer and its customers. Upon de novo review, the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the eligibility requirements for a national interest waiver and therefore dismissed the appeal.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
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