EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided 2018Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
DEC282018_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Sixth-grade math teacher with computer science degree seeks EB-2 NIW for teaching and special education endeavor. AAO found proposed endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance, being limited to local school district. Appeal dismissed on first prong failure.
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 teaching work lacks national importance; benefits limited to local school district level
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed teaching work lacks national importance; benefits limited to local school district level |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed |
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