Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2022): did not establish the national importance of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the substantial merit of working in the dentistry field, it found that the petitioner's specific plan to work as a dental assistant or consultant did not have the broader implications necessary to meet the national importance standard.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
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