Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor, opening a physical
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, opening a physical therapy business, has 'national importance' as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while her venture might provide valuable local services, she did not establish it would have a broader impact, significant economic effects, or address a national labor shortage on a scale that rises to the level of national importance.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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