EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL052024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An occupational health and safety expert seeks an NIW for EB-2 classification through her own consulting company providing OSHA training. The AAO affirmed that her proposed endeavor, while having substantial merit, lacks national importance because the record shows no impact beyond her company and its clients affecting the field, industry, or societal welfare.
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 · Proposed OSHA consulting and training through own company lacks evidence of impact beyond own company and clientele to affect national welfare or field broadly.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed OSHA consulting and training through own company lacks evidence of impact beyond own company and clientele to affect national welfare or field broadly. |
 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. |
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