Remanded
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Remanded — Wrestling (2021): the Director initially denied the petition based on the
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition based on the national interest waiver prongs, despite finding the petitioner met the exceptional ability requirement. The AAO disagreed with the Director's exceptional ability finding, concluding the evidence submitted for criteria like professional certifications and memberships was insufficient. The case was remanded for the Director to re-evaluate the petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification.
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License Or Certification For A Profession Or Occupation Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Framework For National Interest Waiver
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