Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor as a physical
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a physical therapist for a professional soccer team has national importance. The AAO concluded that while the work has substantial merit, the record did not establish that the petitioner's specific activities would impact the field of physical therapy on a broader, national level beyond the direct benefit to his team's players.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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