EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided July 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL092024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An anti-bullying educator sought EB-2 NIW for a pedagogical intervention project to reduce bullying in schools. The AAO agreed the endeavor had substantial merit but found insufficient evidence that the specific program would have national importance or influence beyond the schools served.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed pedagogical intervention to reduce bullying had substantial merit but lacked evidence demonstrating national importance or how program would extend beyond specific schools.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed pedagogical intervention to reduce bullying had substantial merit but lacked evidence demonstrating national importance or how program would extend beyond specific schools. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision determined further analysis unnecessary. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision determined further analysis unnecessary. |
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