EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided October 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
OCT302023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Physical therapist seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver for clinical and consulting work in physical therapy. Claimed endeavor impacts national healthcare initiatives and involves educational outreach. AAO dismissed, finding individual patient care and general professional education, however beneficial, lack the broader implications, manufacturing breakthroughs, or medical advances demonstrating national importance under Dhanasar first prong.
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 patient care and educational lectures lack national or global implications, improved manufacturing or medical advances, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Physical therapy patient care and educational lectures lack national or global implications, improved manufacturing or medical advances, or substantial economic effects required by Dhanasar |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on second and third prongs |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserves opinion on second and third prongs |
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