Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Special Education (2020): did not establish eligibility for a national interest
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. While her proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit, the AAO concluded she did not demonstrate that her specific work had the requisite national importance beyond her local employment, distinguishing it from the general importance of the special education field.
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Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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