Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Special Education (2023): did not establish her endeavor had 'national importance.'
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her endeavor had 'national importance.' While her work as a special education teacher was acknowledged to have substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate how her specific activities would impact the field on a broader, national level beyond her immediate professional circle. Her future plans to teach at the graduate level or develop curriculum were considered too vague and lacked the specificity to prove a national impact.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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