Outcome: Dismissed
FEB182025_06B5203
Our summary
A project manager in mining industry sought NIW for EB-2 advanced degree classification. The AAO found the proposed endeavor lacked substantial national importance under Dhanasar, noting projected revenue and job creation did not establish operation at the level of national significance. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed mining industry endeavor lacked broader implications or national impact beyond individual clients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Not met | Proposed mining industry endeavor lacked broader implications or national impact beyond individual clients | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed | |
| Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
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