Remanded
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Remanded — Maritime Transportation (2023): the Director's denial lacked sufficient analysis and failed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial lacked sufficient analysis and failed to discuss the evidence in the record. Specifically, the Director did not make a determination on the substantial merit and national importance of the petitioner's endeavor (Dhanasar prong one) and did not explain the reasoning for finding the petitioner ineligible under the third prong's balancing test. The case was sent back for a new decision with a full analysis of the evidence.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar Third Prong)
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