Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Topography (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor possessed the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor possessed the required 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that while the work has substantial merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate that their specific day-to-day technical drawing and project management services for construction and airport projects would have broader implications or substantial positive economic effects rising to the level of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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