EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Nursing (2022): 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, a key component of the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the Director acknowledged the endeavor's substantial merit, the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate its broader impact beyond her immediate business. The petitioner also changed her proposed endeavor from general nursing to a specific medical transport business only after receiving a Request for Evidence, undermining the claim that this was her intent at the time of filing.
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