Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Education (2017): did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While his work as a high school English teacher was found to have substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, as its benefits did not extend beyond his own school or district.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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