EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV282023_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A physician entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional and national interest waiver to advance a nonprofit promoting breastfeeding and healthy eating. The AAO affirmed denial because the proposed endeavor lacked national importance; vague research references and localized impact insufficient to meet Dhanasar framework.
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 endeavor to promote breastfeeding lacks national importance; impact too narrow and localized
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor to promote breastfeeding lacks national importance; impact too narrow and localized |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached as dispositive |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached as dispositive |
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