Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Science Education (2013): did not establish her work would benefit the national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a science teacher, failed to establish that her work would benefit the national interest to a substantially greater degree than a qualified U.S. worker. While her work has merit, the evidence provided, including witness letters and awards, only demonstrated impact at a local level within her classrooms and schools, not the broader national influence required for a national interest waiver.
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Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
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