EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided September 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP172024_07B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A psychologist seeking EB-2 advanced degree professional classification and national interest waiver for a private psychotherapy practice. The AAO affirmed the director's denial of the combined motions to reopen and reconsider, and affirmed that the proposed private practice lacked national importance under Dhanasar's 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 · Private psychotherapy practice lacked broad field impact and national importance; only 11 projected employees and $877k revenue by year five insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Private psychotherapy practice lacked broad field impact and national importance; only 11 projected employees and $877k revenue by year five insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached under Bagamasbad doctrine. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached under Bagamasbad doctrine. |
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