Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Welding (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's plan to work for a U.S. company and transfer his welding skills was not shown to have an impact beyond his specific employer. The record did not establish how the proposed endeavor would have significant potential to employ U.S. workers or have other broad positive effects.
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Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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