dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Cardiology
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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.
Criteria Discussed
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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