Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Fitness (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a required element of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's work as a fitness director, while having merit, was not shown to have a broader impact on the industry beyond her own clients. As this prong was not met, the petition was denied without consideration of the remaining criteria.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
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