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EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

MAY062025_03B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Physical therapist filed second motion to reconsider denied NIW petition. Petitioner reargued eligibility without demonstrating misapplication of law or policy. AAO confirmed prior dismissal, holding that field importance and worker shortage do not establish endeavor's national importance. Motion dismissed.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Prior appeal dismissed; working in important field and shortage of physical therapists insufficient

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metPrior appeal dismissed; working in important field and shortage of physical therapists insufficient
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached after first prong failure
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached after first prong failure

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