Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education (2023): did not establish her proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an English language arts teacher, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director found, and the AAO agreed, that the prospective impact of her work would be localized to her students and community, rather than impacting the education field on a broader, national scale as required.
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Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
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