Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Programming (2019): the AAO granted the motion to reconsider a prior procedural
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Decision Summary
The AAO granted the motion to reconsider a prior procedural dismissal. However, upon reviewing the merits of the case, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver.
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Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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