EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided March 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR142025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pediatric physical therapy consultant sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO affirmed that she failed to establish national importance of her proposed endeavor, lacking independent evidence that her trainings would impact the field beyond her own clients. The appeal was dismissed. The record may also indicate ineligibility for underlying EB-2 as advanced degree professional.
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 endeavor lacks independent corroborating evidence of impact beyond future clients; no evidence of partnerships or documentation supporting claimed economic effects
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks independent corroborating evidence of impact beyond future clients; no evidence of partnerships or documentation supporting claimed economic effects |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; analysis of remaining Dhanasar prongs not required |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; analysis of remaining Dhanasar prongs not required |
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