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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that she qualified for a national interest...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Private Banking

· Individual
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 Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Degree Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Nephrology

· Individual
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 U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts that were previously unavailable, which is a requireme...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Foreign Degree Evaluation Labor Certification Requirements Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's credentials met the requirements of the labor cer...
Educational Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The director revoked the petition, finding that the certified labor application (ETA Form 9089) failed to demonstrate that the job requires ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Job Requirements On Labor Certification (Eta Form 9089) Kellogg Language Interpretation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to demonstrate that the proposed benefit of her work w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The motion was granted to reopen the case, but the underlying denial was affirmed. The petitioner failed to prove eligibility for a national...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2

Urban Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for a Schedule A, Group II labor certifica...
Membership In International Associations Published Material About The Alien
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dairy Foods Technology

· Individual
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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director found the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence within the specified timeframe. Th...
Advanced Degree Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Psychiatry

· Organization
The initial petition was denied because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's impact and influence on the field met the th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
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 U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of his work would be national in scope or that he would...
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

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the...
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

Elementary Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
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

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Contracting And Project Management

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the motion to reopen because it was untimely filed, well after the 30-day deadline, and the petitioner did not provide a r...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Proper Filing Of Appeal Brief Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. W...
Advanced Degree Equivalent (Bachelor'S Plus 5 Years Progressive Experience) Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oriental Medicine

· Individual
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO found the eviden...
Academic Record (Degree/Diploma) 10 Years Of Experience High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pathology

· Individual
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit Publications And Citation Record
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health Dentistry

· Organization
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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained EB-2

Speech Recognition Technology

· Company
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish its ability to pay the proffered wage. Upon de novo re...
Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required educational qualifications. ...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Educational Equivalent Labor Certification Requirements Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses a qualifying U.S. advanced degree. The ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Accreditation Of Institution
sustained EB-2

Computer Software

· Company
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate its ability to pay the proffered wage from the prior...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Energy Conservation And Environmental Sustainability

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove their central claim on appeal. The director had denied the petition finding ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Influence On The Field Citations To Published Work
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of his work would be nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Teacher

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Process Engineering

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's attorney failed to submit a newly executed Form G-28 (Notice ...
National Interest Waiver Form G-28 Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to resolve significant inconsistencies between the work experience claimed on the lab...
Beneficiary'S Educational Qualifications Beneficiary'S Work Experience
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner requested to withdraw the petition after the initial decision was issued but before the AAO...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or evidence after filing the notice of appeal. By not pro...
Ability To Pay Procedural (Failure To Submit Brief)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Anatomical Sciences

· Individual
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, finding that the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Systems Ecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, did not establi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that she meets the criteria for a National Interest Waiver. ...
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

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The petitioner, a network an...
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

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claims. The petitioner asserted that hi...
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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements specified in the labor certification. The...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed as abandoned because the petitioner failed to respond to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss (NOID) from the AA...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
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

Pediatric Hematology And Oncology

· Individual
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 Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum And Gas

· Individual
The director found that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, they failed to establish t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continuing impact on his field after graduating with his Ph.D. While...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it challenged the director's denial of an untimely motion to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner failed t...
Timeliness Of Motion Summary Dismissal
sustained EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the beneficiary failed to demonstrate the minimum experience required by the labor ...
Advanced Degree Professional Progressive Experience Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dental Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Exercise And Nutrition Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the National Interest Waiver test. Despite presenting evid...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Specific Prior Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a formal request to withdraw the appeal. The decision was based solely on this wit...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Physical Therapy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the minimum requirements of the job offer as st...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Job Requirements On Eta 9089 Schedule A Blanket Labor Certification
sustained EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary's foreign credentials did not equate to a single U.S. baccalaureate d...
Educational Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency Work Experience Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Nursing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed and the petition's revocation was upheld because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Job Requirements Progressive Experience
sustained EB-2 NIW

Green Technology

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, agreeing that the beneficiary's work had substantial merit and was national in scope, but findin...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The A...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary
dismissed EB-2

Quantitative Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position of 'Industrial Engineer/ Quantitative Analyst'...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Requirements Division Of Authority Between Dol And Uscis
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed to state new facts or provide support...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serves The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Radiology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
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 Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed benefit of her work would be national in scope, or t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's initial appeal had been summarily dismissed for failure to submit...
Motion To Reopen Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5) Summary Dismissal Of Appeal (8 C.F.R. § 103.3) National Interest Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish sufficient impact and influence on his field to meet the third ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continued impact on his field after graduating with his Ph.D. While ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Mathematics

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test by not demonstr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Record Of Specific Prior Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the National Interest Waiver test. The Director found that...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field As A Whole
sustained EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding that the proposed benefit of the petitioner's work was not na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Geography And Geographic Information Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that he meets the criteria for a national interest waiver. The Director had fou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Greater Extent Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Otolaryngology

· Individual
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not demonstrated sufficient impact on his field to meet the third pro...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that his work met the three-prong test for a national interest waiver. The AAO ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physician and researcher, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement ...
Employment In An 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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated satisfaction of the third prong of the national interest waiver te...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that the benefit of her work was national...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated her significant influence on the field of neuroscience, satisfying...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to properly apply for the national interest waiver by not submitting the required For...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Gastroenterology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the second and third prongs of the NYSDOT analysis. The Director found the...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
sustained EB-2 NIW

Urology

· Individual
The initial denial was based on the finding that the petitioner did not demonstrate an impact and influence on his field sufficient to meet ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed, and a subsequent motion to reconsider was denied, because the petitioner failed to meet two prongs of the national...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was denied because it was untimely filed. The petitioner's motion was received by USCIS on the 34th day after the d...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Date Of Filing Definition
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work wou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence identifying an erro...
Ability To Pay Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The motion was received 34 days after the decision was issued, exceedi...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary did not possess a U.S. master's degree or a foreign equivalent as require...
Advanced Degree Requirement Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
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 Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physician, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO determined that ...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the benefits of her work as a special education teacher were nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed on two grounds. First, the petitioner did not establish eligibility for classificatio...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the benefits of her work as a special education teacher were nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker

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