Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2023): did not establish the 'national importance' of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the general importance of the physical therapy field, it found that the petitioner's evidence did not demonstrate that her specific work would have a broader impact beyond her individual patients to affect the field or the nation.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
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