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dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision notes that this withdrawal cannot be re...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal on December 8, 2009. Per regulation, a withdrawal ...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO noted that a withdrawal may not ...
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed 35 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit for mailed decisio...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The p...
Ten Years Of Experience High Salary Or Remuneration Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of their work would be national in scope. The AAO deter...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Surgery

· 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 Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Structural Biology

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

Pharmacology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in hypoglycemia and diabetes research was found to have substantial intrinsic m...
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 rejected because it was improperly filed by a person not entitled to do so. The AAO found that an unknown individual had impe...
Improperly Filed Appeal Attorney Representation Fraudulent Signature
sustained EB-2 NIW

Hydroscience

· Individual
The director denied the petition, citing a lack of evidence of heavy citation to the petitioner's work. The AAO sustained the appeal because...
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
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The petitioner requested to withdraw the petition after the initial denial but before the AAO issued its decision. This request to withdraw ...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. According to regulations, the withdrawal cannot be retracted.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an attorney providing legal services to low-income immigrants, failed to establish eligibil...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Scope
dismissed EB-2

Golf Management

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to support the appeal. C...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Identification Of Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. Counsel for the petitioner failed to submit a brief or specifically identify any e...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was not filed in a timely manner. The motion was received...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Timeliness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner's proposed endeavor of running an internet networking site did not qualify as ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Academic Record 10 Years Experience Professional License High Salary Professional Memberships
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an oral maxillofacial surgeon, failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiv...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serves National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner, through their counsel, submitted a request to withdraw t...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unclear

· Individual
The appeal is dismissed as moot because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition before the AAO's decision was issued. This request...
dismissed EB-2

Information Systems

· 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 Or Its Equivalent Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

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

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job offer, as described on the Form ETA 750, did not require a professional holding an advanced degree ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Job Offer Requirements On Eta 750 Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience Equivalency Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was found not to possess the required U.S. Master's degree or its foreign equivalent. The d...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Psychology

· 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...
Member Of The Professions Holding An 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

Educational Psychology

· 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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biochemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary's past record, including publications and strong testimonial evidence, j...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not made on the merits of the case but w...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a request to withdraw it. The AAO noted that this withdrawal is final and cannot b...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Ocean Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the criteria for a national interest waiver. The petitioner demonstra...
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 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 A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Maritime Security Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biomedical research was found to have substantial intrinsic merit and be nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn.
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was received 35 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 33-day deadline. In a...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Advanced Degree Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The director's decision was issued on January 16, 2008, requiring an appeal to be...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
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. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested its withdrawal. According to regulations, the withdrawal cannot be retrac...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Science

· 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 Scope Serving 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 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
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 A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, well after the 33-day deadline. However, the AAO determined that the untimely appeal ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO processed this request and...
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that the proffered position of senior web developer required an...
Advanced Degree Requirement Beneficiary'S Educational Qualifications Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience As Master'S Degree Equivalent Labor Certification Job Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal and petition be withdrawn before the AAO issued ...
Withdrawal Of Petition
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner voluntarily withdrew it. The decision is purely procedural and does not address the merits o...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interes...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issue became moot. While the appeal was pending, the petitioner was granted lawful permanent...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biomedical science was found to be of substantial intrinsic merit and nation...
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 Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was submitted by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. Under federal regulations, the ...
Proper Filing Of Appeal Legal Standing To Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Network Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the foreign equivalent of a U.S. baccalau...
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Educational Evaluation Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nanotechnology Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the merits of his national interest waiver claim. The AAO found that the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biophysics

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not present new facts or eviden...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the AAO affirmed its prior decision to dismiss the appeal. While the petitioner was found to be a memb...
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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national int...
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

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degre...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Experience Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's education did not meet the requirements for the EB-2 classification. The director and the...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Degree Evaluation Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Experience
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was found not to meet the educational requirements for the EB-2 category as specified in th...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements specified on the ...
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. According to regulations, a withdr...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

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

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an immigration attorney, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement wou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the appeal. Per the decision, this withdrawal cannot be retracted.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Alcoholism Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
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 Past History Of Achievement With Influence On The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· 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

Mechanical Engineering

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

Software Development

· Company
The director denied the petition because the job offer on the labor certification appeared not to require an advanced degree, due to an ambi...
Job Requires Advanced Degree Labor Certification Requirements (Eta 750) Advanced Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO granted this request, noti...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The director initially denied the petition. While the case was before the AAO on certification, the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biomaterials and orthopaedics was considered to have intrinsic merit and nat...
Substantial Merit & National Importance Balance of Benefits (Waiver) Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Vision Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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

Medical Engineering

· 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...
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

Nanotechnology

· 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

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

Mechanical 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...
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 With The Same Minimum Qualifications Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Research

· 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...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Pulmonology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver National Impact Recognition By Peers Publications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biological Science

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. While the AAO agreed the petitioner's work i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Medicine

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the beneficiary's six-year medical degree (Diplom spetsialista) from Russia is equi...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Educational Evaluation Job Qualifications
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

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

Dentistry

· Company
The appeal was sustained, and the petition was approved. The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not establis...
Ability To Pay Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed EB-2

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job offer on the associated labor certification (ETA Form 9089) did not demonstrate that the position o...
Job Requires Advanced Degree Job Requires Exceptional Ability Labor Certification Job Requirements Dol Occupational Classification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Science

· 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 Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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 Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Printing

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

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, while the AAO agreed the beneficiary's work in gene therapy had substantial intrinsic merit and was nation...
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

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's amendments to the Form ETA 750 labor certification, which sought to require a master's deg...
Advanced Degree Job Offer Requirements Labor Certification Amendments
dismissed EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the minimum experience required by the ...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Job Experience Requirements Timeliness Of Experience Sufficiency Of Evidence
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on June 16, 2010, but the appeal was received on J...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on May 25, 2010, and the appeal was received on Ju...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The director denied the petition because the labor certification allowed a master's degree in 'Any discipline,' arguing that the degree fiel...
Job Requires A Member Of The Professions Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Requirements Definition Of 'Profession'
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatrics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work would be national in scope. The AA...
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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess a single foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree. Under th...
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biology Education

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

Microbiology

· Individual
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical 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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· 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 Waiver Of Job Offer Is In The National Interest Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Work

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

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