EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN202023_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Elementary school teacher and entrepreneur with Brazilian education degree sought EB-2 classification for exceptional ability and NIW. Although she met three of six evidence criteria, AAO held her evidence did not establish expertise significantly above ordinarily encountered in her field, lacking demonstration of distinguished contributions or achievements beyond employers and students.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | NIW prong reserved as petitioner ineligible for underlying EB-2 classification for exceptional ability |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed |
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