EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided May 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY262021_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A dental surgeon with advanced degree sought EB-2 classification and national interest waiver. While qualified as advanced degree professional, the AAO agreed with the Director that the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under the first Dhanasar prong because the offered administrative position was unrelated to dental research and expansion plans lacked documented national economic impact.
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 job as office manager unrelated to dental research; dentist shortage alone insufficient for national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed job as office manager unrelated to dental research; dentist shortage alone insufficient for national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong dispositive |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.