EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided March 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR242026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Veterinarian seeks NIW for EB-2 classification with unclear proposed endeavor involving ultrasound services for animals. AAO found substantial merit but rejected NIW because petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance; sector-wide shortage and evidence of industry need do not establish petitioner's specific endeavor has broader national or global implications.
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 · Proposed veterinary endeavor lacks clarity and evidence of prospective national impact; industry shortage does not establish petitioner's endeavor has broad implications
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed veterinary endeavor lacks clarity and evidence of prospective national impact; industry shortage does not establish petitioner's endeavor has broad implications |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved as unnecessary to decision |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; remaining prongs reserved as unnecessary to decision |
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