EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided December 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC192023_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An international dental graduate sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for establishing a dental practice. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the proposed endeavor lacked documented national importance and would primarily benefit the petitioner and his patients without broader implications for the dental field.
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 dental practice lacked sufficient documentation of job creation and broader economic effects rising to national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed dental practice lacked sufficient documentation of job creation and broader economic effects rising to national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong of Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed first prong of Dhanasar framework |
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