EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided July 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL182023_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Elementary school teacher sought EB-2 advanced degree classification with NIW. AAO withdrew Director's EB-2 eligibility finding due to insufficient evidence of five years progressive experience; conflicting employment letters had minimal probative value. First Dhanasar prong failed: teaching third grade lacks national importance despite merit.
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 endeavor as third-grade teacher lacks national importance; no broader field impact shown
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor as third-grade teacher lacks national importance; no broader field impact shown |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed and petitioner failed threshold EB-2 eligibility |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed and petitioner failed threshold EB-2 eligibility |
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