Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2021): the Director initially denied the petition for failing to
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish the proposed endeavor's national importance or that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance it. On de novo review, the AAO agreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner had not established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework, and therefore dismissed the appeal.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
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