EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided May 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY112026_01B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Mathematics educator with 17 years teaching experience sought NIW for EB-2 classification. AAO affirmed SCOPS denial, finding the proposed endeavor lacked national importance because impacts were limited to her company and students without demonstrating broader field-level benefits or innovation.
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 · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to company clients and students, no broader field or sectoral impact.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to company clients and students, no broader field or sectoral impact. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; AAO declined to reach second prong as dispositive. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; AAO declined to reach third prong as dispositive. |
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