Remanded
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Remanded — Civil And Environmental Engineering (2021): the Director's decision was insufficient for review
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director improperly analyzed the national interest waiver criteria under the Matter of Dhanasar framework without first determining whether the petitioner met the foundational eligibility requirement for the EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree.
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Eligibility For Second Preference Classification Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Matter Of Dhanasar
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