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EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided February 2026Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

FEB172026_01B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

Assistant professor of Arabic languages seeks waiver based on language instruction and curriculum development supporting military personnel readiness. Claimed endeavor involves research on cross-cultural communication and specialized translation. AAO dismissed appeal, finding proposed endeavor has commendable ambitions but lacks documented prospective impact rising to national importance.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Arabic language instruction to military personnel and curriculum development lack demonstrated prospective impact beyond individual classes; no evidence of field-wide or military-wide transformation

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metArabic language instruction to military personnel and curriculum development lack demonstrated prospective impact beyond individual classes; no evidence of field-wide or military-wide transformation
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failure is dispositive; second prong not reached
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failure is dispositive; third prong not reached

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