Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Ophthalmology (2024): did not establish the national importance prong of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's plan to open a local ophthalmology clinic, while having substantial merit, did not demonstrate broader implications for the field or a significant economic impact on a scale that would rise to the level of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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