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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

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

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the record did not demonstrate that the petitioner's work stood out in the field to a degree sufficient to ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2 NIW

Biotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director denied the petition without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE). The AAO found deficienc...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2 NIW

Patent Law

· Company
The director incorrectly denied the petition by requiring the beneficiary to prove exceptional ability after already finding they qualified ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Job Offer Requirement Schedule A Designation
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the ...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Religious Art

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus a labor certificati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not made on the m...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the merits o...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merit...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Religion

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as it was untimely filed, received 36 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 33-day deadline. The A...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as it was untimely filed after the 33-day deadline. The AAO also noted that even if the appeal had been timely, it w...
Timeliness Of Appeal Summary Dismissal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agriculture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability, meeting only one of the ...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver Criteria (Substantial Merit, National Scope, Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker)
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 38 days after the director's decision was issued, which is be...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition. The AAO noted that the record showed the withdrawal requ...
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 was in the national interest. T...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Hydrogeology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they met the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Whil...
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

Research Scientist

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Failure To State A Basis For Appeal
remanded EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was a generic template that did not address the specific merits of the petitioner's ca...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. An initial submission was rejected for being unsigned, and the properly signed appeal was not rec...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Properly Filed Appeal (Signature)
dismissed EB-2

Nursing

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

Chemical 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 Serving The 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 he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
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

Environmental Hydrogeology

· 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

Research

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to file a brief or specifically identify any erroneous conclusion...
National Interest Waiver Failure To State A Basis For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The petitioner's counsel initially submitted an unsigned appeal form, which was not c...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or sta...
Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemical 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 ...
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The director found that the petitioner, a regulatory analyst, qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but had no...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus a labor certificati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided substantial evidence, including letters from highly respected experts, demonstratin...
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 Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a research associate in biomedical science, demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer req...
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

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn on September 14, 2005. The decision was n...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed based on a procedural action, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdr...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence contradicted the claim of a permanent job offer required for the immigrant petition. The docum...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was a generic template that failed to provide any specific discussion of the petitione...
National Interest Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated, through expert testimony, that his past work has resulted in significant and o...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because the AAO lacks jurisdiction over the matter. The original petition was denied for abandonment, which is not a...
Abandonment Jurisdiction Appealability Of A Motion To Reopen
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biological Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a research scientist, provided sufficient evidence on appeal to demonstrate their influence...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was procedural and did not ...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was found to be in an area of intrinsic merit and national in scope, the petiti...
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

Cardiology Research

· 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 Is 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

Aerospace Engineering

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

Avionics Radar

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. The AAO found that while the...
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

Materials Science And 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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Organic Chemistry

· 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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Electro-Optical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the director applied too high a standard, particularly in dismissing the petitioner's citation record as ev...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bioorganic Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the National Interest Waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
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 Having The Same Minimum Qualifications
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that his work in pediatric medical imaging serves the national interest. Eviden...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Microbiology

· 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 U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Reproduction Research

· 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 Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Defense And Strategic Studies

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his proposed work...
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agriculture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability, meeting only one of the ...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received by USCIS on June 9, 2005, which was 38 days after the directo...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the underlying petition. Although counsel asserted the withdrawal was ...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Work

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed more than two months after the deadline. The petitioner failed to provide any explan...
Timely Filing Of A Motion To Reopen National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal Untimely Submission Of New Evidence Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

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

Not Specified

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Failure To State Grounds For Appeal Nysdot Case Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact. Th...
Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Optical Communications

· 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

Optical Communications

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence, particularly the letters of recommendation, was found to be unpersuasive. The AAO noted that ...
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 motion to reopen was rejected because the underlying appeal was not decided on its merits but was rejected for being untimely filed. The...
Timeliness Of Appeal Jurisdiction Over Motion To Reopen
sustained EB-2

Computer Software

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the director's initial denial was based on a flawed financial analysis. The director incorrectly determined...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics

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

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The AAO...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel filed a request to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merits o...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fac...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Structural Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The AAO found that the ...
Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree 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

Structural Engineering

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

Social Work

· 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

Finance

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

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

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess a U.S. baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent, which is a prerequisit...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Foreign Degree Evaluation Bachelor'S Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Work

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

Medicinal Chemistry

· Individual
The petitioner, a postdoctoral research scientist, sought a national interest waiver. The director found that while the petitioner qualifies...
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 Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification based on having a bacc...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicinal Chemistry

· 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

Virology And Immunology

· 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

Organic Chemistry

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

Neuroscience

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

Virology

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

Organic Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Past Record Justifying Future Benefit Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed on time. The petitioner incorrectly sent the appeal directly to the AAO instead of the Texa...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's three-year bachelor's degree from India was not considered the foreign equivalent of a U....
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Degree Equivalency Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

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

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope National Interest Served To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the original approved labor certification as required by regulations. The ...
Approved Labor Certification Submission Of Original Documents Substitution Of Beneficiary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he 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 Past Record Of Achievement Citation Record
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· 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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a valid employment contract meeting regulatory requirements. While the AAO...
National Interest Waiver For Physicians Work In A Designated Health Professional Shortage Area Submission Of A Valid Full-Time Employment Contract Timing Of The 5-Year Service Requirement Rules For Former J-1 Nonimmigrant Physicians
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide an employment contract that met regulatory requirements. While the AAO agr...
Physician National Interest Waiver Work In A Designated Shortage Area Full-Time Employment Contract Five-Year Service Requirement J-1 Waiver And H-1B Status Transition
sustained EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had successfully established that a waiver of the job offer requirem...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medical Science

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, acknowledging the petitioner's work in cancer research had intrinsic merit and was national in s...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medical Science

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, acknowledging the petitioner's work in cancer genetics was of intrinsic merit and national scope...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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 her work in civil...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Polymer Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner had established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be ...
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 And Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The motion was granted to reconsider, but the appeal was ultimately dismissed. While the petitioner's work in civil and environmental engine...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement With Influence On The Field

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