EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY012025_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Early childhood educator and entrepreneur proposes establishing daycare centers in three states. AAO found substantial merit but not national importance of the specific endeavor, holding projected job creation and revenue insufficient without evidence of broader field implications or economically depressed area impact.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Daycare centers lack national or global implications; projected jobs insufficient without evidence depressed area
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Daycare centers lack national or global implications; projected jobs insufficient without evidence depressed area |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure rendered ineligible; evidence existed for this prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached; first prong failure rendered ineligible |
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