Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Medical Assistant (2024): the appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to challenge the finding that her occupation, medical assistant, does not qualify as a 'profession' for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO also agreed with the Director that the petitioner's proposed endeavor did not demonstrate the broader impact required to meet the 'national importance' standard under the Dhanasar framework.
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Member Of The Professions National Importance
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