Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dance (2005): the petitioner, a dancer with the touring company
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dancer with the touring company "Riverdance: The Show," failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a minimally qualified U.S. worker. The AAO found that the evidence did not sufficiently distinguish the petitioner from the other members of her large dance troupe, and being part of a successful show was not enough to merit the waiver.
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Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
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