EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided September 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP192025_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Management analyst seeking NIW for business establishing drug repositioning company. AAO affirmed denial because proposed endeavor lacks national importance; business plan contains inconsistent financial data showing net loss rather than profit, lacks specified location, and benefits only particular clients without broader field implications.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; unreliable business plan with contradictory financial projections and no specified location
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; unreliable business plan with contradictory financial projections and no specified location |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Service center found this met but AAO did not reach it due to failure on first prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; dispositive issue determined |
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