EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN082023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A physical therapist sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO withdrew the Director's misrepresentation finding and accepted substantial merit of the proposed work, but found the specific endeavor lacks national importance due to insufficient evidence of broader field impact or significant economic effects. Appeal dismissed.
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 clinic has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of field advances or significant economic benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed clinic has substantial merit but lacks national importance; no evidence of field advances or significant economic benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not analyzed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not analyzed. |
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