Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Surgery (2011): the appeal brief was considered minimalist and did not
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the appeal brief was considered minimalist and did not overcome the director's reasons for denial. The AAO also raised significant credibility issues because the petitioner failed to disclose previously filed immigrant petitions on the Form I-140, deliberately concealing prior filings.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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