Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2024): did not establish she is well-positioned to advance her
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that she is well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. While acknowledging her Ph.D., publications, and high citation count as positive factors, the AAO found the evidence insufficient, noting that her most-cited works involved several contributors and that a high journal impact factor does not demonstrate an individual author's influence.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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