Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Transportation Engineering (2022): the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
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Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The AAO maintained that the petitioner did not prove the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as the evidence focused on past academic research rather than the prospective impact of his future work. The petitioner also did not adequately demonstrate that he was well-positioned to advance his research endeavor beyond his regular employment.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver
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