EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided August 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG062024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A physician and healthcare management professional sought EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver to open a healthcare company targeting the Latino community. The AAO held the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would benefit only direct clients, not the healthcare industry or economy broadly.
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 healthcare company lacks national importance; benefits only prospective clients, not the healthcare industry broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed healthcare company lacks national importance; benefits only prospective clients, not the healthcare industry broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved and not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved and not analyzed |
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