EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL032024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A teacher seeking to establish a company offering ADHD training for parents and educators claimed national interest waiver eligibility. The AAO found the endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it would only benefit her direct clients without sufficient broader implications for the field or economy.
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 ADHD training endeavor lacks national importance; insufficient broader implications beyond direct clients or employees.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed ADHD training endeavor lacks national importance; insufficient broader implications beyond direct clients or employees. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as unnecessary to decision. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as unnecessary to decision. |
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