EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN072022_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An individual claiming advanced degree status as a physician sought an EB-2 national interest waiver. The AAO found insufficient evidence of medical licensure in the United States and noted material inconsistencies in the proposed endeavor, changing from physician to epidemiologist between filing and responses, preventing clear Dhanasar analysis.
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 · Petitioner changed proposed endeavor from physician to epidemiologist; insufficient clarity and consistency regarding proposed work
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner changed proposed endeavor from physician to epidemiologist; insufficient clarity and consistency regarding proposed work |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Cannot assess due to lack of clear proposed endeavor; materially changed between filing and RFE response |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Cannot assess due to lack of clear proposed endeavor; petitioner failed to establish eligibility requirements |
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