Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Structural Engineering (2021): did not establish their proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO noted that the petitioner on appeal did not adequately address the Director's negative finding on this dispositive issue. The AAO also found that the proposed endeavor had materially changed since the time of filing.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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