EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalEmployerDecided November 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV202025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A hospitalist sought a national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. The AAO held the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because it would not impact the field broadly or produce substantial prospective economic effects, despite serving an underserved area. First prong of Dhanasar test failed.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed hospitalist work lacks national importance; isolated employment and mentorship do not extend beyond employer and patients to impact field broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed hospitalist work lacks national importance; isolated employment and mentorship do not extend beyond employer and patients to impact field broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached per Dhanasar framework |
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