Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Medicine (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her work as a geriatrician was found to have substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that her specific practice would impact the field of geriatrics on a broader national scale. The AAO also rejected new information about owning a clinic and lecturing as an impermissible material change to the original petition.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
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