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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Network Engineering

· Company
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

Transportation Engineering

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

Psychiatry

· 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 rejected as untimely filed. The appeal was received 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit for mai...
Timeliness Of Appeal Correct Filing Fee Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Endocrinology

· 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 Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Labor Shortage Claims Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Technology Management

· 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...
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

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the appeal brief was considered minimalist and did not overcome the director's reasons for denial. The AAO ...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit...
Timeliness Of Appeal Payment Of Filing Fee
dismissed EB-2

Mechanical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements specified on the labor certification at t...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The director found that although the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the petitioner did not ...
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

Biotechnology Finance

· 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

Medical Oncology

· 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

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Leading Roles Original Publications Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Memberships
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Graphic Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that waiving the job offer and labor certification requirement would b...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2

Software Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the minimum requirements stated on the certif...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Degree Evaluation Progressive Experience Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements as stated on the certified ETA Form 9089 ...
Educational Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Leading Roles Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Memberships
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hematology And Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles/Books Citations To The Petitioner'S Work
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The director denied the petition after determining that the petitioner had not established its continuing ability to pay the beneficiary the...
Employer-Employee Relationship Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the ability to pay the proffered wage. The AAO dismi...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The decision is on a motion to reopen a previously dismissed appeal. The AAO dismissed the motion because it was procedurally deficient, fai...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the national ...
National Interest Waiver Job Offer Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Of Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion

· 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 A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Graphic Design

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

Dentistry

· Individual
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· 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...
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on December 14, 2010, and the appeal was not recei...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on December 14, 2010, but the appeal was not rece...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed one day late. The appeal was received 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceed...
Timeliness Of Appeal Treatment Of Untimely Appeal As A Motion
sustained EB-2

Computer Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO reversed the director's finding that the beneficiary lacked the required experience. The AAO determ...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Meeting Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Dentistry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status throug...
Labor Certification (Form Eta 9089) Successor-In-Interest Adjustment Of Status
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the impact or influence of her work. The AAO determined that simply do...
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

Computer 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 Serve 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 that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest ...
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 Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the national interest waiver. The AAO rejected counsel's...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement 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

Computer Security

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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected for procedural reasons. It was filed untimely, 42 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day deadline....
Timely Filing Standing To Appeal
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Chemistry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was rendered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a se...
Mootness Educational Requirements
sustained EB-2 NIW

Nuclear Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had established the beneficiary's work in nuclear engineering was in the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Rehabilitative Medicine

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Definition Of 'Profession' Definition Of 'Advanced Degree'
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of l...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Influence Waiver Of Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2

Ebusiness Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the requisite education for the position. The AAO concluded that the benefi...
Advanced Degree Requirement Educational Equivalency Foreign Degree Evaluation
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was received on the 34th day after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day filing deadl...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Medicine

· Organization
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary's foreign medical degree was not considered an advanced degree. Although ...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Permanent Employment Offer Intent To Employ
dismissed EB-2

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's French educational credentials did not meet the minimum requirement of a U.S. master's de...
Foreign Degree Equivalency Meeting Labor Certification Requirements Advanced Degree Definition
dismissed EB-2

Medicine

· Organization
The director's initial decision to deny the petition was withdrawn. However, the AAO conducted a de novo review and denied the petition on d...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Permanent Employment Intent To Employ
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her past record justifies projections of future benefit to the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
sustained EB-2

Medicine

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the beneficiary's Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Paki...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
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 A U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish his eligibility for the underlying classification as a profess...
Advanced Degree Qualification National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurobiology

· 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 Influence On The Field As A Whole Professional Memberships Published Articles
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...
National Interest Local Scope Of Work Publications Impact On The Field Contributions Beyond The Norm
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the beneficiary did not possess a U.S. master's degree or its foreign equivalent. T...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Degree Evaluation Baccalaureate Degree Equivalence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Wireless Communications

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusions of ...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Speech Language Pathology

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitione...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Th...
Member Of The Professions Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Five Years Of Progressive Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biological Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in drug ...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree 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 Past History Of Achievement Influencing The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Modeling

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the necessary initial evidence to establish 'exceptional ability' under an...
Degree/Diploma/Award Ten Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil And Environmental 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 National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day beyond the 33-day deadline. However, per regulations, the Administrative Appeals Office...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reconsider
sustained EB-2

Engineering Education

· Organization
The director denied the petition, finding the beneficiary's Ph.D. in human resources education did not meet the labor certification's requir...
Educational Requirements Job Requirements From Labor Certification Interpretation Of 'Closely Related Field'
dismissed EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed due to abandonment. The petitioner failed to respond to an AAO notice of intent to dismiss which was issued because...
Educational Requirements Foreign Degree Equivalency Abandonment Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed due to abandonment. The petitioner failed to respond to the AAO's notice of intent to dismiss, which was issued bas...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, over a year after the 33-day deadline. Per regulations, the AAO remanded the matter t...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Quality And Manufacturing Management

· 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...
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

Hematology-Oncology

· 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 Leading Roles Original Publications Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Influence On The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mental Health

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The attorney who filed the appeal failed to submit a new, properly execute...
Procedural Requirement For Form G-28
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· 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...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
sustained EB-2

Sales Engineering

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary did not possess the required education for the position. The appeal w...
Advanced Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2

Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements specified on the labor certification. The...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Beneficiary'S Educational Qualifications Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of l...
National Interest Waiver Publications And Citations Influence On The Field Expert Witness Letters Rankings (Top 25 Hottest Articles)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The AAO affirmed the denial, effectively dismissing the appeal, because the petitioner failed to properly file for and establish eligibility...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The decision was issued on May 12, 2010, requiring an appeal within 33 days, but the service cent...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

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

Quantitative Finance

· Individual
The director found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but had not established that an e...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The service center received the appeal on June 29, 2010, which was 35 days after the director iss...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Microbial Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated eligibility for a national interest waiver. While the director had found the pe...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's three-year foreign bachelor's degree was not considered equivalent to a U.S. four-year ba...
Advanced Degree Educational Equivalency Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed for procedural deficiencies, as it did not state new facts or cite precedent to address the previous dismissal, as ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Evidence Submission Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agricultural Economics And Food Safety

· 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 U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined tha...
Advanced Degree Member Of The Professions Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agricultural Economics

· 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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary met the minimum experience requirements outlined in the...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Progressive Experience Experience In The Job Offered Sufficiency Of Evidence For Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· 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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Membership In Professional Associations Publications Patents
dismissed EB-2

Molecular Diagnostics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to comply with the procedural requirements for a Schedule A petition. Specifically, t...
Schedule A Labor Certification Notice Requirements 20 C.F.R. ยง 656.10(D)
dismissed EB-2

Unspecified

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying labor certification (ETA Form 9089), a mandatory requirement for the petition, was revoked b...
Labor Certification Requirement Employment Experience
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. According to regulations, the withdrawal may not...
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 was in the national interest....
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

Rehabilitative Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Academic Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Professions

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the motion approximately five months after the appeal was d...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to support the appea...
Beneficiary'S Educational Qualifications Failure To Identify Error In Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

English

· 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 Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker

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