Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Nutrition (2021): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While the Director found she qualified for the EB-2 classification and her work had substantial merit, the AAO agreed that simply working for a federally funded program did not demonstrate broader implications for the field of nutrition or the healthcare industry at a level commensurate with national importance.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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