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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pathology

· 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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work as a ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Greater Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental And Atmospheric Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The Director requested fu...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The motion was denied, and the appeal dismissed, because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefits of his work as a special educa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Regional Economic Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the NYSDOT framework. T...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving 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 that the proposed benefit of her work as a singer and voice teacher woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner's initial appeal was untimely filed. The petitioner argued that postal...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Exceptional Circumstances For Late Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Security

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Advanced Degree Equivalent Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Occupational Therapy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the educational requirements for the EB-2 classification. The certified labor ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they 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

Communications

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

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mathematics teacher, failed to demonstrate that the benefits of her work were national in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, finding the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements stated on the labor ce...
Educational Requirements Advanced Degree Equivalency Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of software engineer requires an advanced ...
Advanced Degree Professional Requirements Job Offer Requirements Labor Certification (Eta Form 9089) Foreign Degree Equivalency Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed EB-2

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the requirements for classification as an advanced degree professional. The de...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Equivalency
dismissed EB-2

Systems Analysis

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show the previous decision was incorrect. The AAO affirmed that the bene...
Educational Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency Qualifying Work Experience Experience Gained With The Petitioner Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Failure To Submit Brief/Evidence On Appeal
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biosciences

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a biosciences researcher working on an AIDS/HIV vaccine, successful...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agricultural Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Citations Peer Review
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary failed to establish possession of the required educational credentials for the requested cl...
Educational Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency Accreditation Of Institution
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The petitioner did not ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field Publications And Citation Record
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefits of her employment as a school psychologist wo...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that the beneficiary had all the education, training, and experience specified ...
Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Family Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proposed benefits of her work as a marriage and family therapist ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bilingual Education

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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial decision was based on evidence that did not belong to the petitioner. The AAO found th...
National Interest Waiver Adjudicative Error
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the second and third prongs of the National Interest Waiver test. While ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test (NYSDOT). While the p...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because the underlying petition was denied for abandonment after the petitioner failed to respond to a request for e...
Denial For Abandonment (8 C.F.R. § 103.2(B)(13)(I)) Non-Appealability Of Abandonment Denial (8 C.F.R. § 103.2(B)(15)) Untimely Filing Of Appeal (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(2)(I))
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a surgical resident, failed to establish a past record that justified projections of future...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an attorney, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the nati...
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

Neuroscience

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

Geophysics

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

Medical Science

· 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 National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Semiconductor Engineering

· Company
The director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Materials Science

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

Pulmonary And Critical Care 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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Gene Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test, which requires demon...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Metallurgy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work in metal...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. Although the director found ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical And Nutritional Research

· 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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed occupation of Port Captain qualifies as a 'profession,...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil 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...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed employment as a Port Captain is a 'profession' as defi...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed employment as a Port Captain qualifies as a 'professio...
Advanced Degree Position As A Profession Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. USCIS records showed that the beneficiary had already become a lawful perma...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electronic Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director agre...
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

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
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 With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
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 In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement With Influence On The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The director revoked the petition's approval due to concerns from the FBI regarding potential adverse national security implications and a l...
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 demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement was...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cement And Machinery Industry Consulting

· 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 Advanced Degree Professional Alien Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial And Systems Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a significant impact on his field. The AAO found that the petitioner's...
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 Future Benefit Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusions of law or fact...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· 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

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was found to be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and national in scope...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Microbiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO concurred...
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 An Available U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was received with the proper filing fee 82 days after the decision was issued, well pas...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing Fee Requirements Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Obstetrics And Gynecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner was found to be unqualified for the classification sought, as they were prohibited from furt...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To National Interest Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field
sustained EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner's citation record was insufficient to demonstrate a significant infl...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

· Company
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on January 26, 2010, and the appeal was received o...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dog Training

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or supporting arguments after filing the notice...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification, concluding that t...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or evidence to contest the director's decision....
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Psychiatry

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner, as per 8 C.P.R. § 103.3(a)(1)(v), failed to specifically identify any erroneous c...
Memberships Publication Record Leading Roles Judging Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the director found the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification, the petitioner fa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmacology

· 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...
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

Medicine

· 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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the promised brief or evidence. The petitioner also failed to ide...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence. Counsel did not ide...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aeronautics And Astronautics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner's work in astronautical and space systems engineering was found to be of substantia...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Law

· Individual
The AAO affirmed the dismissal of the petitioner's prior motion, finding it was untimely filed. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient ...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a transportation engineer, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

· 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 U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the AAO agreed...
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 appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he did not su...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Visual Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her field of v...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Theoretical Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that her work satisfied the three prongs for a national interest w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications Citation Record
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geodesy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement would b...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Organization
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was filed by the beneficiary, who is not an affected party and thus lack...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research Science

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics And Operations Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed, as it was received on September 16, 2010, well after the July 27, 2010 deadline. However, the AAO...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen And Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
National Interest Waiver Memberships Publications Leading Roles Judging Experience Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2

Software Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the required educational qualifications as stated on the labor certificatio...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements Equivalency Of A Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Relations

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

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Information Systems

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification as of the petition's filing date. The...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Immunology

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

Engineering

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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest, a...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Physician Waiver For Underserved Area
sustained EB-2 NIW

Marine Geology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a marine laboratory specialist, met the criteria for a national interest...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Not Specified

· Organization
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. It was filed untimely because the petitioner initially sent it to t...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Proper Filing Location For A Motion Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of An Appeal
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 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, a resident physician, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker

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