dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Special Education
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of her work would be national in scope, a key requirement for the national interest waiver. The AAO determined that the petitioner's influence as a special education teacher was local to her school and classroom. The evidence submitted, such as certificates of appreciation, did not demonstrate a broader impact on the field of education beyond her immediate employment.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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