Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Nursing (2023): did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that she met at least three of the six required evidentiary criteria, having waived the appeal on the criteria related to high salary and recognition for achievements.
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8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - Ten Years Of Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(D) - High Salary 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Professional Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance Dhanasar Prong 3: On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
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