EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided December 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC122022_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot metBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Author, motivational speaker, and leadership teacher sought NIW for EB-2 classification to conduct training and mentoring in leadership development. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor lacks national importance as impact limited to direct students, and petitioner failed to demonstrate positioning to advance endeavor despite advanced degrees.
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 · Proposed leadership development and mentoring activities lack broader impact on field; impact limited to direct students and mentees, not national level.
- Well positioned · Reference letters show past interest in Nigeria work but insufficient evidence of positioning to advance proposed U.S. endeavor or relevant prior experience.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed leadership development and mentoring activities lack broader impact on field; impact limited to direct students and mentees, not national level. |
 Well positioned | Not met | Reference letters show past interest in Nigeria work but insufficient evidence of positioning to advance proposed U.S. endeavor or relevant prior experience. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner waived third prong on appeal; decision notes issue not challenged by petitioner and therefore waived. |
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