Dismissed EB-2 NIW

EB-2 NIW Dismissed โ€” Nursing (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national

๐Ÿ“… 2023-08-31 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Nursing

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as a nurse to the elderly has substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that her specific endeavor or unique protocol would have a prospective impact beyond her direct patients and employers, failing the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.

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Criteria Discussed

Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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