EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided July 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL172025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A chief executive officer with a medical degree sought EB-2 classification and NIW for a healthcare startup. The proposed endeavor met substantial merit but lacked demonstrated national importance. Projections lacked detail; techniques were not shown as sufficiently innovative or distinct; no broad field impact or employment of disadvantaged workers established.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; insufficient prospective impact, no economically depressed area focus.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; insufficient prospective impact, no economically depressed area focus. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not satisfied; second prong reserved. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong not satisfied; third prong reserved. |
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