Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical 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. The AAO determined that while the field of physical therapy has merit, the petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific proposed clinic would have broader implications or a national impact beyond its local service area.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
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