EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT252023_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A dental healthcare professional sought EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for orthodontic and 3D laboratory services. The AAO held she failed the first Dhanasar prong because evidence showed field merit but not national importance; her work lacked broader implications beyond her company and clientele.
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 · Dental professional's specific proposed endeavor lacks evidence of broader field impact, employment potential, or economic effects commensurate with national importance.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Dental professional's specific proposed endeavor lacks evidence of broader field impact, employment potential, or economic effects commensurate with national importance. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not addressed; first prong failure was dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not addressed; first prong failure was dispositive. |
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