Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor was of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the AAO acknowledged the substantial merit of providing dental services, the petitioner did not demonstrate that his plan to operate a local clinic with a mobile unit would have the broad, national-level impact required for a national interest waiver.
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Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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