Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dental Surgery (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor possessed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor possessed national importance under the Dhanasar framework. While the petitioner's work in dentistry has merit, the record did not demonstrate how their specific dental health and wellness firm would have broad, national-level implications beyond serving its direct clients. The AAO found that arguments about the general shortage of dental professionals were insufficient to prove the national importance of the petitioner's specific project.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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