Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Speech Therapy And Healthcare Services (2024): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded that while her plan to create an at-home healthcare services company had substantial merit, she did not demonstrate its broader implications for the field beyond her own business and clients. Arguments regarding a national shortage of healthcare workers were deemed insufficient, as the labor certification process is the standard mechanism to address such shortages.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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