Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Cardiology (2021): while the petitioner's work as a cardiologist was found to
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work as a cardiologist was found to have substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that his endeavor had national importance. The petitioner failed to establish that his clinical work would impact the broader field of cardiovascular medicine or the U.S. healthcare industry beyond his specific patients and workplace.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
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