Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Occupational Therapy (2023): 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. While her plan to open a wellness clinic was deemed to have substantial merit, she did not demonstrate that its impact would be broader than its local clientele or that it would have substantial positive economic effects on a national or significant regional scale, as required by the Dhanasar framework.
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Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Benefits The U.S.
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