Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Nursing (2024): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse, failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, a key requirement under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner's plan to provide patient care, while having substantial merit, did not show the broader prospective impact necessary to qualify for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
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