EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided January 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JAN032024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Speech therapist and healthcare entrepreneur sought EB-2 with national interest waiver for home healthcare services company. AAO found underlying advanced degree qualification met but denied waiver because proposed endeavor lacked national importance; general healthcare worker shortage and projected economic benefits insufficient without demonstrating broader field impact.
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 · Endeavor lacks broader implications or impact on field; shortage alone insufficient for national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor lacks broader implications or impact on field; shortage alone insufficient for national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.