Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Medicine (2019): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires the proposed endeavor to have substantial merit and national importance. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's evidence was insufficient, as her role was found to be predominantly clinical care, with limited time devoted to research. Furthermore, the record lacked specific information about the research projects she intended to undertake.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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