EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaEmployerDecided February 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
FEB252026_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An English teacher and educational administrator from Turkey seeking EB-2 NIW classification failed to establish eligibility for the underlying advanced degree classification and did not demonstrate that her specific endeavor of integrating immigrants into the U.S. educational system had national importance, warranting dismissal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to demonstrate specific endeavor has national importance; only showed field importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to demonstrate specific endeavor has national importance; only showed field importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; petitioner also not shown well positioned to advance endeavor |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed and underlying EB-2 classification not established |
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