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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

Finance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The beneficiary had already become a lawful permanent resident of the United ...
Beneficiary Meeting Minimum Requirements Of The Offered Position Mootness Due To Adjustment Of Status
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in t...
National Interest Waiver Memberships Letters Of Support Publications Presentations Citations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· 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

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statem...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit Work Of National Influence Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence to establish eligibility at the time of filin...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental 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 Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2

Storage Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not satisfy the minimum educational requirements for the visa category. The director de...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience Foreign Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the required advanced degree or its equivalent. The director determined tha...
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fashion Model

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner's initial appeal of a denial was rejected as untimely, an...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Untimely Appeal Extraordinary Circumstances
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatrics And Neurogenetic Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner failed to timely appeal the original denial an...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Motions And Appeals
sustained EB-2

It Services

· Company
The initial petition was denied because the director found the beneficiary's Bachelor's degree in Economics did not meet the labor certifica...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sociology

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

Domestic Violence Advocacy

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not present new ...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Advanced Degree Holder
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurosurgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient objective evidence to support the claims made by counsel. The A...
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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner initially submitted the appeal form without a signature, causing it to be rejected...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Signature Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Linguistics

· 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 With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· 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

Speech Language Pathology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's foreign education (a three-year bachelor's and two-year master's degree from India) was d...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was not timely filed. The director's decision was issued on August 22, 2011, but the appeal was not recei...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained EB-2

Business Consulting

· Company
The initial petition was denied because the director determined the petitioner had not established its continuing ability to pay the proffer...
Ability To Pay The Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the reasons for the denial or provide any additiona...
Ability To Pay Beneficiary Qualifications Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Business

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish the ability to pay the proffered wage. The AAO susta...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Beneficiary Qualifications
remanded EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The director denied the petition based on the marriage bar under INA § 204(c), finding the beneficiary had previously entered into a fraudul...
Marriage Fraud Bar (Ina 204(C)) Advanced Degree Professional Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Epidemiology And Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was in an area of intrinsic merit and national in scope, he did not establish t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Professional

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the AAO's Notice of Intent to Dismiss (NOID). The NOID reques...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Proficiency In Required Skills Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The decision was issued via facsimile on May 23, 2011, which required the appeal to b...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner established that their work as a physician researcher in cardiology is in an area o...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Early Childhood Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was incorrect. The AAO pre...
Exceptional Ability Degree Or Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Industrial Engineering / Quantitative Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job requirements listed on the ETA Form 9089 did not meet the standard for a professional holding an ad...
Job Requirements For Advanced Degree Professional Labor Certification (Eta Form 9089) Requirements Advanced Degree Equivalency (Bachelor'S + 5 Years Experience)
sustained EB-2

Internet Development

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the beneficiary did not meet the minimum education level required by the labor cert...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Meeting Labor Certification Requirements Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The petitioner filed the motion 35 days after the AAO's decision, w...
Timeliness Of Motion Procedural Filing Requirements Statement Of Judicial Proceedings
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Graphic Design

· Individual
The appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially...
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 rejected because it was filed after the regulatory deadline. The decision was issued on July 10, 2012, making the appeal due ...
Timely Filing
sustained EB-2

Hockey

· Organization
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate the beneficiary's eligibility as an alien of exc...
Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award From A College, University, School, Or Other Institution Of Learning Letters From Employers Showing At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services Which Demonstrates Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions To The Industry Or Field Comparable Evidence
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 Publications Peer Review Citations
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's labor certification did not demonstrate that the job itself requires an alien of exception...
Job Offer Requires An Alien Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's foreign credentials, consisting of a three-year bachelor's degree and a higher diploma, w...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Degree Equivalence To U.S. Baccalaureate Combination Of Degrees
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner's claims about working in HIV/AIDS prevention were not credible. This work was...
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
remanded EB-2 NIW

Science Education

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. The AA...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biology

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

Architecture

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary 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 rejected as improperly filed because the petitioner's representative failed to submit a new Form G-28 for the appellate proce...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software 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

Hematology And Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original decision. The...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
8 C.F.R § 103.3(A)(L)(V)
sustained EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a civil engineer specializing in transportation safety, had establi...
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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job requirements listed on the associated ETA Form 9089 labor certification did not require a professio...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Job Requirements Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· 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

Mathematics Education

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

Visual Arts/Sociology

· Individual
The AAO reaffirmed its dismissal of the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa category....
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...
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

Applied Mathematics

· 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 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 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

Market Research

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the minimum level of education as requi...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Requirements Educational Equivalency
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oncology And Stem Cell Transplantation

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as indicated on the appe...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree
remanded EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the labor certification did not require a member of the professions holding an advanced de...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Job Requirements Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience Equivalency
dismissed EB-2

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the minimum educational requirements specified on the labor certification. The...
Educational Requirements Labor Certification Requirements Advanced Degree Equivalency Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2

Water Resource Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. Records showed that the beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status, rendering fu...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Mootness
sustained EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The AAO initially rejected the appeal as untimely, but this decision was withdrawn after the petitioner provided evidence showing the appeal...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, the cas...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed for failure to establish eligibility. The petitioner did not submit the required Form ETA-750B to properly apply fo...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Managed Health Care

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. A review of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records indicated that the beneficiary becam...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
remanded EB-2

Computer Programming

· Company
The Director's revocation, based on a failure to prove the beneficiary's employment dates, was withdrawn by the AAO. However, the case was r...
Advanced Degree Equivalent (Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Experience) Post-Baccalaureate Experience Qualifying Experience Prior To Priority Date Labor Certification Requirements Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Speech Language Pathology

· Company
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. Although the petitioner successfully established its ability to pay the ...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2

Nursing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a nurse, possesses 'a degree of expertise signific...
Degree/Diploma/Certificate Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements/Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an alien of exceptional ability, t...
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 summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Beneficiary Qualifications For The Position Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required educatio...
Advanced Degree Educational Credentials
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, the Adm...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requiremen...
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

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pre-kindergarten teacher, failed to establish that she would serve 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

Education

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

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was filed by a company claiming to be the petitioner's successor-in-interest after the AAO had already denied the petition. The A...
Advanced Degree Accreditation Successor-In-Interest Ability To Pay
remanded EB-2 NIW

Science Education

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on a clear factual error. The Director improperly analyzed the petitioner's ...
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 establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa category. The petitioner did no...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a properly completed application form (ETA Form 9089) as required for the n...
Procedural Filing Requirements (Form Eta-9089) Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Waiver Of Job Offer Is In The National Interest
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, determined that the beneficiary's foreign education (a Bachelor of Science an...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Labor Certification Requirements (Eta Form 9089) Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the original petition. The motion was filed un...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Failure To Include Statement On Judicial Proceedings Late Submission Of Brief And Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Oncology

· Individual
The third motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts that were previously unavailable, as required by...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Motion To Reopen Standards
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the deadline. The original decision was mailed on December 29, 2011, requiring the appeal...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 20 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 1...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Finance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's educational credentials, which include a three-ye...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements Petitioner Name Change Vs. Successor-In-Interest
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed because it did not present new facts or...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically iden...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

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

Medicine

· Organization
The appeal was sustained because the Director had incorrectly determined that the position did not require an advanced degree. The AAO found...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Medical License Eligibility Residency Program Completion Board Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed, and the original denial was affirmed. The AAO found that while the petitioner's work is in an area o...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A 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 director found that the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because the underlying Form I-140 petition was not properly signed by the petitioner as required by regulation. The ...
Signature Requirement (8 C.F.R. § 103.2(A)(2))
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civic Engagement

· 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 Waiver Benefits U.S. More Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Urban Forestry

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing the petition. The evidence submitted w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was remanded because the director incorrectly denied the petition under the 'advanced degree professional' standard. The petition...
Advanced Degree Professional Alien Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's initial submission was rejected for using a foreign currency for the fee, and th...
Timeliness Of Appeal Proper Filing Fee Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider

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