Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Exercise Physiology (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The petitioner did not establish that her specific plan to provide exercise physiology services would have broader implications beyond her immediate clients. Additionally, the AAO noted that the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after filing the petition, which could not be considered.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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