EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided March 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR062024_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Spanish language teacher sought EB-2 national interest waiver for work as language teaching advisor. AAO held that while serving Hispanic and Latino students is valuable, the specific proposed endeavor lacks national importance because its impact is limited to students and schools rather than broadly affecting the education field.
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 · Teacher failed to establish national importance; effects of language teaching limited to students and schools; generalized claims about equity and inclusiveness insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Teacher failed to establish national importance; effects of language teaching limited to students and schools; generalized claims about equity and inclusiveness insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failed |
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