EB-2 NIWHealthcare, clinicalIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
SEP282023_10B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Dentist seeking NIW for EB-2 claimed her dental practice and advisory services have national importance. AAO held she provided inconsistent descriptions of her endeavor and failed to establish prospective impact at national level required for first Dhanasar 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 · Petitioner provided inconsistent descriptions of proposed endeavor and failed to demonstrate prospective impact beyond individual dental practice.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner provided inconsistent descriptions of proposed endeavor and failed to demonstrate prospective impact beyond individual dental practice. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this issue. |
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