EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalEmployerDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV202024_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A dentist with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW to open and operate three dental practices. Although petitioner proposed employing forty workers and advanced implant techniques, the AAO found the endeavor lacks national importance. Benefits accrue only to patients served; no evidence of regional or national economic impact beyond private practice.
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 dental practice expansion lacks national importance; impacts limited to served patients
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed dental practice expansion lacks national importance; impacts limited to served patients |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; failure on first prong is dispositive; reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; failure on first prong is dispositive; reserved |
A published decision describes one case. It is not legal advice and not a prediction for yours.