EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN102025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pharmacist and entrepreneur self-petitioner seeking NIW for pharmaceutical consulting firm in Florida. Claimed national importance through human capital development and healthcare competitiveness. AAO held endeavor lacks broader implications; applicant's expertise and qualifications misplaced in first prong analysis focused on specific endeavor.
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 · Pharmaceutical consulting business lacks broader implications or influence; field importance insufficient for national importance of specific endeavor.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Pharmaceutical consulting business lacks broader implications or influence; field importance insufficient for national importance of specific endeavor. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved per Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved per Dhanasar framework. |
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