Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Therapy (2023): the petitioner improperly introduced a new proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly introduced a new proposed endeavor in response to an RFE, changing from working as a physical therapist to developing her own company. The AAO determined this was a material change made after the filing date, which cannot retroactively establish eligibility. The petitioner failed to establish the merits of the endeavor described in the initial petition.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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