EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB092024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Dentist with exceptional ability sought EB-2 NIW classification for specialized dental practice in aesthetics, prosthesis, and periodontics. AAO found her proposed endeavor, though meritorious, lacks national importance because it would not impact the dental field broadly or generate substantial economic effects beyond her individual practice.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Dentist's proposed aesthetic and specialized dental services do not extend beyond future patients to impact dental industry or achieve national importance level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Dentist's proposed aesthetic and specialized dental services do not extend beyond future patients to impact dental industry or achieve national importance level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed or reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed or reached. |
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