Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cardiology (2017): while the petitioner's work as a physician and researcher
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work as a physician and researcher in cardiology was found to have substantial merit, he failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the record did not demonstrate his clinical work would impact the cardiology field more broadly, beyond the individual patients he serves.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
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