Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Unknown (2024): did not establish categorical eligibility for the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish categorical eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability. The AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the petitioner did not demonstrate meeting at least three of the six regulatory criteria, which made it unnecessary to conduct a final merits determination or evaluate the national interest waiver.
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