Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Orthopedics (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor was of national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. Although the AAO found the endeavor had substantial merit, it determined the petitioner did not show that their work would impact the medical field more broadly, beyond benefiting their own patients and students.
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Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit National Importance
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