EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided June 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN072024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A speech therapist with 23 years of experience seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver to provide specialized services to Hispanic-Latino populations. AAO vacated denial of advanced degree eligibility but affirmed NIW denial because petitioner failed to show national importance; shortage of healthcare workers and personal patient care were insufficient without evidence of broader field impact or substantial economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Director established substantial merit; AAO found no national importance because endeavor lacks broader field impact and failed to quantify employment or economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Director established substantial merit; AAO found no national importance because endeavor lacks broader field impact and failed to quantify employment or economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; would fall under second prong analysis |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; agency does not make purely advisory findings |
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