Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a dentist had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a dentist had national importance. The AAO found that the evidence did not establish that the endeavor would have broader implications, and it refused to consider a business plan submitted after the initial filing because it constituted a material change and the argument was not properly raised on appeal.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
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