EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL012026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Petitioner with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW classification for homecare business. The petitioner demonstrated substantial merit but failed to establish national importance under Dhanasar. The AAO found the business lacked evidence of substantial positive economic effects or broader field impact beyond limited client and employee benefits, declining to analyze the remaining NIW prongs.
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 · Homecare business lacked evidence of broader implications rising to national importance level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Homecare business lacked evidence of broader implications rising to national importance level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed as analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed as analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
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