EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL102024_14B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Radiologist and CEO of proposed radiology clinic filed for EB-2 national interest waiver. AAO withdrew Director's determination that endeavor was unrelated to advanced degree, confirming EB-2 eligibility, but dismissed appeal because clinic lacks national importance; clinical practice serving patients and training resident radiologists does not demonstrate sufficient prospective impact under Dhanasar.
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 · Radiology clinic lacks demonstrated prospective impact beyond patient base; no evidence of field advancement or substantial positive economic effects at regional or national level.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Radiology clinic lacks demonstrated prospective impact beyond patient base; no evidence of field advancement or substantial positive economic effects at regional or national level. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; court reserved opinion on second prong. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong fails; court reserved opinion on third prong. |
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