EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided June 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN232026_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Skincare specialist seeking EB-2 NIW for personalized skincare business addressing dermatology, aesthetics, and mental health integration. AAO found petitioner failed to establish underlying EB-2 eligibility and did not satisfy first Dhanasar prong: proposed business lacks demonstrated national importance. 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 · Personalized skincare business with mental health focus lacks demonstrated national importance to field
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Personalized skincare business with mental health focus lacks demonstrated national importance to field |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong and underlying EB-2 eligibility failed; second and third prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong and underlying EB-2 eligibility failed; second and third prongs not reached |
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