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sustained
EB-2
Information Technology
The Director revoked a previously approved petition, determining that specific language in the labor certification exceeded the standard 'Ke...
Advanced Degree Professional Qualifications Labor Certification Requirements Kellogg Language
remanded
EB-2
Information Technology
The Director's revocation, based on language in the labor certification, was withdrawn. However, the case was remanded because after the pet...
Successor-In-Interest Labor Certification Validity Advanced Degree Professional Requirements Kellogg Language
dismissed
EB-2
Sales Engineering
The motions were dismissed because the motion to reopen did not present new facts, specifically omitting the required original labor certifi...
Labor Certification Requirement Job Requirements (Advanced Degree) Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards Original Signed Documents
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biostatistics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a biostatistician, demonstrated that her proposed work on HIV/AIDS clinical trials has subs...
Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification Requirements
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, applying the Dhanasar framework, found the beneficiary's work as a lead software engineer for a na...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Author And Lecturer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work was f...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Hematology-Oncology
The Director denied the petition, reasoning that the petitioner, a specialty care physician, was ineligible for a physician National Interes...
Physician Niw Medically Underserved Area Health Professional Shortage Area (Hpsa) State Public Health Department Attestation Primary Care Vs Specialty Care
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying visa classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the NYSDOT test for a national interest waiver. Althoug...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's research in nano-biotechnology and electrophysiology met the criteria f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitione...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cardiovascular Medicine
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the profession...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Process Automation
The Director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. U...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE), and was therefore considered to...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
sustained
EB-2
Computer Science
The Director denied the petition, finding the beneficiary lacked the required five years of post-baccalaureate experience because the clock ...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Five Years Of Post-Baccalaureate Progressive Experience Determination Of Degree Conferral Date Official Academic Record
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physician seeking a national interest waiver, failed to establish a valid employment arra...
Physician In Shortage Area Employment Arrangement (Employee Vs. Own Practice) Willful Misrepresentation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Hygiene
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Matter of Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Forensic Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although the Director found ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law Enforcement
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Professional Associations Membership Recognition For Achievements
sustained
EB-2
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the beneficiary's degree conferral date was the date of their provisional certifica...
Advanced Degree Equivalent Bachelor'S Degree Five Years Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Priority Date Provisional Certificate Vs. Formal Diploma Date
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Plastic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a plastic surgeon, failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Telecommunications And It
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner established his eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability and that his wo...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reopen was denied because it was filed untimely. The motion was received 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the ...
Timeliness Of Motion
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The Director had den...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a high school math teacher, failed to meet the requirements for a National Interest Waiver....
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Greater Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reconsider was denied because it was not filed in a timely manner. The motion was received 34 days after the initial decision ...
Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issue was moot. A review of USCIS records indicated that the Petitioner had already become a...
National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. Alt...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Be Beneficial To The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
The petitioner met the first two prongs of the national interest waiver test: her work has substantial intrinsic merit and is national in sc...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a past history of achievement with a degree of influence on the field ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of his work were nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
African French Language Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. The AA...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The motion to reopen was denied for failing to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner described personal circumstances instead of prov...
Substantial Merit National In Scope National Interest Benefit Over U.S. Worker Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for a national interest waiver. On appeal...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Adverse Effect Of Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mathematics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mathematics teacher, failed to demonstrate that the benefit of her work would be national...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Interventional Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test, which requires showi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Publications And Citations Awards Presentations Peer Review
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the original denial was based on errors of fact, including a discussion of evidence from another case. Upon...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the Director f...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying classification as an in...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commanded A Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. On appeal, the petiti...
Degree Or Similar Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field Publications And Patents
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a high school chemistry teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of her work would be...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Anesthesiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although her work in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in mu...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pulmonology And Critical Care
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the governing NYSDOT framework. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Social Protection
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, applying the Dhanasar framework, found the petitioner's work had substantial merit and national im...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Consumer Electronics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions hold...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific error of law or fact in the director's decision. Alt...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Metallurgical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Autism Education Research
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to meet the second and third prongs of the Dhanasar framework. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The original appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physician who was the sole owner of the petitioning company, failed to establish...
National Interest Waiver Physician In Shortage Area Employer-Employee Relationship Employment Contract Validity Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish a consistent proposed endeavor. She provided multiple, varying descripti...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
This decision denies a motion to reopen and reconsider a previously dismissed appeal. The petitioner, a multicultural education researcher, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2
Software Consulting
The Director denied the petition, finding the beneficiary did not have the required five years of post-baccalaureate experience because the ...
Advanced Degree Equivalent (Bachelor'S + 5 Years Experience)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to support his claims. While he asserted t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for the n...
Degree Or Similar Award 10 Years Of Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-2
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying labor certification did not sufficiently support the petition for an advanced degree profess...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Requirements Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or identify any specific erroneo...
Advanced Degree Qualification For Proffered Position Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Strategic Management And Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Us Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his past record justified projections of future benefit to the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neonatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2
Information Technology
The director denied the petition after determining the petitioner had not established the continuing ability to pay the beneficiary the prof...
Ability To Pay
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computational Linguistics
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO conducted a de n...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quality Engineering
The director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner, a quality engineer, did not establish that a waiver of the job offer req...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required educational qualifications f...
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition before the AAO issued its decision. The AAO determined th...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas
The director revoked a previously approved petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer re...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Ophthalmology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his research i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director a...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2
Unknown
The Director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary did not have the required five years of progressive experience after obtaining ...
Advanced Degree Five Years Of Progressive Experience Foreign Degree Equivalency
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that the benefit of her work was national in scope, as her i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided compelling evidence, including letters from independent experts and industry leader...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2
Software Engineering
The director's denial was based on the finding that the beneficiary did not meet the minimum requirements of the labor certification. Upon d...
Beneficiary Qualifications For Labor Certification Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Design And Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability by meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements. Whi...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The motion to reopen was granted to consider new evidence, but the underlying petition's denial was reaffirmed. The petitioner failed to pro...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Influence On The Field
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Bioanalytical Chemistry
The director initially denied the petition, questioning the significance of the petitioner's citation record and his individual contribution...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification. Specifically, t...
At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commanded A Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services Which Demonstrates Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner, after indicating a brief would be submitted, failed to provide one or any additio...
Beneficiary Qualifications Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Bona Fide Job Offer Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily because it was filed untimely, 35 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 33-da...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Security
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petit...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to support claims of widespread recognitio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work as an educator would be national i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a national interest waiver. The AAO found the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification of exceptional ability. Th...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements set forth in the labor certification. The...
Advanced Degree Qualification Labor Certification Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency
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