EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR212025_06B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mathematics teacher seeking EB-2 with national interest waiver. Petitioner claimed her work addresses STEM teacher shortages and supports educational priorities. AAO found the specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance because its impact remains confined to her students and employer, not extending to the education field broadly.
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 · Teaching at charter school does not extend beyond students and employer to impact field broadly; general industry shortages insufficient.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Teaching at charter school does not extend beyond students and employer to impact field broadly; general industry shortages insufficient. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong not reached. |
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