EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalEmployerDecided August 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG112026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Public health researcher with DrPH degree sought NIW for developing AI agent-based model for hospital emergency department operations. AAO found proposed endeavor met first prong with national importance, but petitioner failed second prong: insufficient evidence of positioning to advance through progress, expertise demonstration, or stakeholder interest.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · AI agent-based model for emergency department operations has national and public health importance with broader implications
What was missing
- Well positioned · Limited progress, unsuccessful grant proposal, reliance on others' technical skills, insufficient demonstrated interest from relevant parties
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | AI agent-based model for emergency department operations has national and public health importance with broader implications |
 Well positioned | Not met | Limited progress, unsuccessful grant proposal, reliance on others' technical skills, insufficient demonstrated interest from relevant parties |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; second prong failed |
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