Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Mental Health (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. While the AAO acknowledged the substantial merit of working as a mental health counselor, it found the petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific practice would have a broader impact beyond her immediate patients or have significant economic effects on a regional or national level.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance
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