Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Nursing (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor as a nurse had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a nurse had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that while the nursing profession is important, the petitioner did not demonstrate how her individual work would have broader implications beyond her direct patients and employer, thus failing the first prong of the national interest waiver test.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
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