Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2024): did not establish their proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dentistry specialist, failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national importance, a requirement under the first prong of the Matter of Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the endeavor's substantial merit, it concluded the petitioner did not sufficiently establish that the prospective impact of their work as a dental consultant, educator, and future clinic operator would be on a national scale.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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