EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR042024_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Organ transplant coordinator with master's degree sought EB-2 advanced degree and national interest waiver to work on transplant teams. AAO found substantial merit in proposed endeavor but no national importance; individual transplant coordination role lacks broader prospective impact required.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Substantial merit established; national importance not demonstrated for transplant coordination role.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Substantial merit established; national importance not demonstrated for transplant coordination role. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; national importance prong failure is dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; national importance prong failure is dispositive. |
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