EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided March 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR012022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A dentist sought EB-2 NIW to open a dental clinic in an underserved New York area designated as a dental health shortage area. The AAO upheld dismissal, finding substantial merit but no national importance under Dhanasar's first prong. The proposed practice lacked evidence of broader implications beyond serving local patients.
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 · Private dental practice in underserved area lacks evidence of broader field impact or national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Private dental practice in underserved area lacks evidence of broader field impact or national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed so second prong not addressed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed so third prong not addressed |
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