EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided October 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT092024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Physical therapist seeks EB-2 with NIW for consulting business in Pennsylvania/Nevada/Arizona region. Claimed endeavor has national importance with revenue and employment projections. AAO held first prong unmet: business projections unsubstantiated; no evidence of broader field impact, significant worker population reach, or national economic significance.
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 · Physical therapy consulting business lacks evidence of impact beyond prospective clients or substantial regional/national economic effects.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Physical therapy consulting business lacks evidence of impact beyond prospective clients or substantial regional/national economic effects. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | AAO declined to address after first prong failed. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | AAO declined to address after first prong failed. |
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