EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Dentistry (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. While the director found the plan to practice dentistry had substantial merit, the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not demonstrate how the work of a single dentist would have broader implications beyond their immediate practice or how it would significantly impact the national shortage of dental professionals. The petitioner also failed to provide sufficient evidence of significant job creation or other economic effects rising to the level of national importance.
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