EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided June 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN172025_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An early childhood educator and behavioral counselor with master's degree sought EB-2 national interest waiver for consulting business training educators in underserved communities. The AAO dismissed, holding that the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; working in an important field, addressing labor shortages, or providing regional services does not establish prospective impact at a national level.
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 · Educator consulting business lacks demonstrated national importance; merely serving underserved communities or addressing labor shortage insufficient; no evidence of broader field or economic impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Educator consulting business lacks demonstrated national importance; merely serving underserved communities or addressing labor shortage insufficient; no evidence of broader field or economic impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on second and third prongs. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved opinion on second and third prongs. |
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