Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Special Education (2018): the Director acknowledged that the Petitioner qualified for
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Decision Summary
The Director acknowledged that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national interest under the three-prong framework of Matter of Dhanasar.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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