EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR312025_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Pharmacist self-petitioner seeking NIW for comprehensive pharmaceutical service business. Claimed national importance through healthcare gap-filling and professional training. AAO held endeavor has merit but lacks national importance; projected revenues and job creation insufficient to demonstrate substantial positive economic effects beyond local clients.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; limited to local community benefit without broader field implications.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; limited to local community benefit without broader field implications. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework. |
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