dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Nurse And Nursing Management Specialist

Nurse And Nursing Management Specialist · 2025-02-13

Decision Date
2025-02-13
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, a nurse and nursing management specialist, proposes an endeavor in the healthcare sector, aiming to lead to national advances in the healthcare field through her U.S. company. The specific details of the endeavor beyond 'national advances in healthcare' are not elaborated.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The petitioner did not demonstrate that her work would lead to national advances in the healthcare field, with the impact deemed limited to her clients rather than having a broader national impact.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. The AAO reiterated that the petitioner did not demonstrate national advances in healthcare, as required by Dhanasar's first prong, and that expert letters did not sufficiently support the national importance of her specific endeavor. The impact of her proposed endeavor was deemed limited to her clients, not having a broader national impact.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Independent
Original Contributions
Commercial Success

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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