dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Entrepreneur
Kinesiology ยท 2024-08-05
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.
Proposed Endeavor
The petitioner proposes to provide kinesiology services, primarily to rural patients who currently lack adequate healthcare access. This endeavor aims to address healthcare disparities in underserved areas.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met
The AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor, specifically regarding kinesiology services for rural patients.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) adopted and affirmed the Director's decision, finding no error in the determination that the national importance standard had not been met. The AAO reserved opinion on the second and third prongs as the first prong was not satisfied.
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