EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaEmployerDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY072025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Science and chemistry teacher sought EB-2 NIW claiming endeavor to advance STEM education. AAO affirmed denial, holding classroom teaching activities, while meritorious, lack demonstrated impact on STEM education field broadly; importance of STEM field and teacher shortage insufficient without specific evidence of proposed endeavor national importance. Second and third prongs reserved.
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 · STEM teaching lacks evidence of impact beyond classroom; field importance does not establish proposed endeavor national importance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | STEM teaching lacks evidence of impact beyond classroom; field importance does not establish proposed endeavor national importance |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this prong |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because first prong failed; decision reserved this prong |
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