Published AAO appeal decisions

A postsecondary education administrator sought EB-2 with national interest waiver. She claimed advanced degree eligibility and intended to continue education administration work, proposing benefits to higher education broadly. The AAO affirmed denial, finding no evidence her specific endeavor extends beyond individual employers to affect the field or system at a national level.

A special education teacher and coordinator sought an EB-2 classification with a national interest waiver. Her advanced degree was accepted, but the AAO held that her proposed work, though meritorious, lacked national importance because its impact stayed at her school and teacher shortages alone were insufficient. The remaining prongs were not examined.

Teacher seeking EB-2 classification with national interest waiver. Advanced degree and exceptional ability claims both rejected; did not satisfy three criteria required. For NIW, proposed special education work found to lack national importance beyond individual school context. Appeal dismissed.