dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Physical Therapy
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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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