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EB-2 NIWEducation and academiaIndividualDecided September 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

SEP182023_04B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

An education administrator and entrepreneur sought NIW for an EB-2 educational services business. The AAO found the endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance because it would not impact the field beyond direct students and clients, dismissing the appeal.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Educational services endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; benefits limited to students and clients without broader field impact commensurate with national significance.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metEducational services endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance; benefits limited to students and clients without broader field impact commensurate with national significance.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; second prong not analyzed per Dhanasar framework.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedFirst prong failed; third prong not analyzed per Dhanasar framework.

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