Published AAO appeal decisions

Early childhood and elementary school teacher seeking national interest waiver for EB-2 classification. Petitioner claimed Portuguese teaching role had national importance. AAO found endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance and broader field implications required by Dhanasar; appeal dismissed.

Education administrator seeks EB-2 advanced degree and NIW. AAO affirmed denial, finding substantial merit established but national importance not demonstrated. Petitioner's bilingual elementary teaching and coordination in public schools lacks prospective impact beyond her specific students and schools.

Employer-sponsored Spanish language instructor using art to teach foreign languages sought EB-1A. Met two criteria: judging and critical role. AAO dismissed because record lacked sufficient evidence of sustained national or international acclaim required for extraordinary ability.

English language and literature teacher sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. Claimed advanced degree professional or exceptional ability status. AAO held petitioner did not meet EB-2 eligibility requirements; foreign degree unrelated to proposed endeavor; did not satisfy three of six exceptional ability criteria; Dhanasar analysis reserved.

Education counseling business petitioned for school and career counselor beneficiary's O-1A classification. Petitioner claimed seven criteria; director and AAO found none met. Letters lacked evidence of major field significance. Salary was average, not elevated. Appeal dismissed without final merits determination.