Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Engineering (2024): did not establish the beneficiary's proposed endeavor was
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the work was found to have substantial merit and was beneficial to the employing company, the evidence did not establish that its impact would extend to the broader field beyond the petitioner and its clients.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit To U.S.)
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