EB-2 NIWLife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided June 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN242021_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Public health specialist seeks NIW for work in immunization, disease prevention, and maternal health. AAO held while public health field has merit, petitioner failed to identify specific projects or demonstrate prospective work extends beyond employers to impact public health field broadly at national level.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed public health work lacks specific identification of projects; fails to demonstrate national importance beyond prospective employers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed public health work lacks specific identification of projects; fails to demonstrate national importance beyond prospective employers |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure; further analysis on remaining prongs serves no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failure; further analysis on remaining prongs serves no meaningful purpose |
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