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EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

JUN122023_01B5203

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

Our summary

Former educator with advanced degree seeks EB-2 NIW for proposed educational consulting services addressing children's mental health. Director found advanced degree eligibility but denied NIW. AAO affirmed, holding proposed work lacks national importance despite merit because consulting activities would not impact educational field broadly beyond individual clients. Petition also missing required Form ETA 750B.

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

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed educational consulting lacks national importance; activities do not extend beyond clientele to impact field broadly

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed educational consulting lacks national importance; activities do not extend beyond clientele to impact field broadly
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong fails; decision reserves this issue
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong fails; decision reserves this issue

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