Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor has national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While her plan to open dental clinics has substantial merit, the AAO found she did not show how her work would extend beyond her own practice to impact the oral health field or the U.S. economy more broadly.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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