EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided September 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP132021_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An oriental medicine practitioner sought national interest waiver but was first denied advanced degree eligibility due to inability to prove five years progressive experience or operating clinic. AAO affirmed, finding the proposed oriental medicine endeavor lacked national importance and no Dhanasar prong satisfied.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner waived issue on appeal; proposed oriental medicine endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of national importance impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner waived issue on appeal; proposed oriental medicine endeavor lacks sufficient evidence of national importance impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis unnecessary |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; further analysis unnecessary |
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