EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV042025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Entrepreneur in infection prevention and healthcare sought EB-2 NIW for healthcare consulting company. AAO held proposed endeavor lacked national importance under Dhanasar because beneficiary demonstrated neither that innovations differed from existing approaches nor that projections would generate substantial regional or national economic benefits.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to demonstrate proposed healthcare endeavor would substantially benefit field or generate substantial economic benefits.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate proposed healthcare endeavor would substantially benefit field or generate substantial economic benefits. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved additional Dhanasar prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved additional Dhanasar prongs. |
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