Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Software Quality Assurance: 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. The petitioner did not clearly articulate the specifics of his plan to work as a software quality assurance engineer in the healthcare industry, and failed to show how his work would impact his field on a broader scale beyond his own employment or consulting business.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The United States Underlying Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability)
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