Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Nursing (2023): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires demonstrating that the proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO concluded that while the petitioner's work as a nurse and instructor has merit, the evidence did not establish that her impact would extend beyond her specific patients, students, and workplaces to benefit the broader field of nursing or the U.S. healthcare industry as a whole.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
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