EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided May 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY282024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A pharmacist sought EB-2 NIW for establishing a pharmaceutical consulting company. The AAO found the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but failed the national importance prong because the petitioner did not demonstrate how the specific consulting services would impact the pharmaceutical industry or broader economy at a national level.
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 endeavor had substantial merit but lacked sufficient evidence of national importance beyond prospective employers and clients.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor had substantial merit but lacked sufficient evidence of national importance beyond prospective employers and clients. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis of remaining prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved analysis of remaining prongs. |
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