EB-2 NIWBiotech and pharmaEmployerDecided April 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR292026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An employer sought a national interest waiver for a beneficiary as associate vice president in pharmaceutical supply chain management. The AAO held the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance under Dhanasar's first prong because work would not impact the field broadly, merely addressing company-specific needs despite being in an important sector.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks broader implications or national importance; work confined to single employer
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks broader implications or national importance; work confined to single employer |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure is dispositive; second prong not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure is dispositive; third prong not reached |
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