EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided February 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB122024_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A dual-language educator seeks NIW for teaching and educational content development. The AAO dismissed the appeal, holding that although the field has substantial merit, the petitioner failed to detail, quantify, or document where activities will occur or provide evidence of prospective impact rising to national importance.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Dual-language educator's proposed activities lack specificity and documented prospective impact; benefits do not extend beyond classroom and immediate professional circle
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Dual-language educator's proposed activities lack specificity and documented prospective impact; benefits do not extend beyond classroom and immediate professional circle |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; second and third prongs reserved |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; third prong reserved |
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