Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor, opening dental
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening dental clinics, had national importance as required by the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that while the work has merit, its prospective impact was not shown to be national in scope, as the benefits cited (providing care, creating jobs, addressing shortages) are intrinsic to any dental practice and do not warrant a waiver of the job offer requirement.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer
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