Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2021): 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, a physical therapy clinic in Florida. The AAO determined that while the endeavor has merit, its impact was primarily local and did not meet the standard for national importance under the Dhanasar framework, such as having national-level implications or substantial economic effects. A general shortage of physical therapists was deemed insufficient justification, as that is an issue addressed by the labor certification process.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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