EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided November 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV202024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Clinical psychologist and entrepreneur seeking EB-2 NIW to manage psychology clinic in Florida. Self-petitioner. AAO found substantial merit but no national importance; clinic's impact limited to patients with no demonstrated broader implications for psychology field or significant U.S. economic effects.
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 · Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; clinical psychology work limited to patients, no field-level or economic impact shown.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance; clinical psychology work limited to patients, no field-level or economic impact shown. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per agency discretion. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per agency discretion. |
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