Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2022): did not establish their proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's plan to work as a physical therapist at a healthcare facility would primarily benefit her direct employer and patients, rather than having the broader, national-level implications required under the Dhanasar framework.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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