EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV212023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Dentist with advanced degree sought EB-2 NIW for oral surgery and instruction work. AAO held the endeavor lacks national importance; while instructional work has substantial merit, it does not extend beyond individual trainees to impact dentistry field, public health, or the economy.
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 · Dentist's oral surgery instruction lacks national importance; benefits limited to trainees without broader field or public health impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Dentist's oral surgery instruction lacks national importance; benefits limited to trainees without broader field or public health impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; second prong analysis reserved after national importance determination. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; third prong analysis reserved. |
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