Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physics Education (2021): did not establish the national importance of her proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the petitioner is an accomplished physics teacher with significant past achievements, the evidence indicated her current and proposed work had a local emphasis, rather than the broader prospective national impact required to grant a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
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