Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2023): the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after the initial filing, which is not permitted. The petitioner initially stated she would work for a healthcare facility but later submitted a business plan for her own company in response to an RFE. Additionally, even considering the new endeavor, she failed to demonstrate that it had national importance beyond a local or regional level.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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