Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Pediatric Dentistry (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The AAO found that while her work had substantial merit, the record lacked sufficient evidence that her specific techniques and programs were innovative or would advance the pediatric dentistry field on a national level, as much of the evidence was too general about the field rather than her specific impact.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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