Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2025): did not establish she qualifies as an advanced degree
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she qualifies as an advanced degree professional, as she does not hold the required Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or its equivalent. Additionally, the AAO agreed with the Director that her initially proposed endeavor lacked national importance, and noted the petitioner improperly attempted to change her proposed endeavor after filing.
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Advanced Degree Professional National Importance Material Change Of Proposed Endeavor
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