EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY162025_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Childcare education professional seeking EB-2 exceptional ability with national interest waiver. Met all six initial evidence criteria but failed final merits determination showing expertise significantly above ordinary in field. Appeal dismissed without reaching NIW prongs.
Official PDF
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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 | Petitioner failed first prong of EB-2 exceptional ability; NIW analysis not reached. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed first prong of EB-2 exceptional ability; NIW analysis not reached. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Petitioner failed first prong of EB-2 exceptional ability; NIW analysis not reached. |
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