EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided May 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAY192025_05B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
An ESL teacher sought EB-2 NIW classification. The AAO dismissed a third motion to reconsider, finding the petitioner reargued previously rejected arguments without establishing error in law or policy. The underlying denial stood because the petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of his proposed endeavor.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Decision reaffirms prior finding that petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Decision reaffirms prior finding that petitioner failed to demonstrate national importance of proposed endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Motion did not address merits; procedural dismissal for failure to establish error in prior decision |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Motion did not address merits; procedural dismissal for failure to establish error in prior decision |
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