Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physics Education (2017): the motion was denied, upholding the prior dismissal,
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Decision Summary
The motion was denied, upholding the prior dismissal, because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. Although her work as a high school physics teacher was found to have substantial merit, she did not establish that her endeavor was of national importance, as its benefits were localized to her school and did not impact the broader field of STEM education.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit)
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