Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key element of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While his work to improve oral health was found to have substantial merit, he did not demonstrate that his specific plan to open a dental clinic would have broader implications or a national-level impact beyond serving a local population.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
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