EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalEmployerDecided 2017Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY102017_01B5203
Merit and national importanceMetWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot met
Our summary
A cardiologist and researcher with advanced degree sought national interest waiver of job offer requirement under Dhanasar framework. The AAO found the proposed research had substantial merit and national importance, but the petitioner was not well positioned to advance it and waiver was not in balance beneficial to the U.S. Appeal dismissed.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Merit and national importance · Cardiology research has substantial merit and national importance through dissemination in medical journals and conferences
What was missing
- Well positioned · Petitioner did not demonstrate record of success, progress, or degree of interest from relevant parties at time of filing
- Balance favors a waiver · Petitioner did not show urgent national interest in his efforts or contributions of value warranting waiver over available qualified workers
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Met | Cardiology research has substantial merit and national importance through dissemination in medical journals and conferences |
 Well positioned | Not met | Petitioner did not demonstrate record of success, progress, or degree of interest from relevant parties at time of filing |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not met | Petitioner did not show urgent national interest in his efforts or contributions of value warranting waiver over available qualified workers |
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