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sustained
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a university, established that the beneficiary's work in physics was in the national intere...
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
High Performance Computing
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was too general and did not provide specific reasons for the decision, failing...
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
Law
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
Unknown
The initial petition was denied by the Director. The petitioner subsequently filed an appeal but later requested that the appeal be withdraw...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner voluntarily requested to withdraw the appeal, which resul...
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Bioinformatics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated significant past achievements and contributions to bioinformatics and medical r...
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 NIW
Health Statistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director a...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the beneficiary's...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Church Construction
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The entity that filed the appeal, a church, was not the petitioner and lacked legal...
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The AAO remanded the case because the director's denial was procedurally flawed and lacked substantive reasoning. The director's decision wa...
National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Forestry
The decision was remanded due to a procedural error. The director issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) for the wrong visa category (EB-1A Ext...
Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Information Science
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence, including expert witness letters, to demonstrate that her 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 Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. While t...
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
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director ackn...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Religion
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the correct party. The AAO determined that the alien beneficiary, not the Church of Scie...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
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 Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Linguistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work would be national in scope, as her...
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
Art
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 U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was considered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a ...
National Interest Waiver Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
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 With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biostatistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. W...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the director incorrectly denied the petition by applying regulations specific to physicians working in medic...
National Interest Waiver Medically Underserved Area Physician Rules Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation Standard Admissibility For Foreign Medical Graduates
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiovascular Physiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. T...
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
Medical Genetics
The director had denied the petition, finding that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree,...
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
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed because it was received 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day lim...
Timeliness Of Appeal Summary Dismissal
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Telecommunications
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. Although the be...
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
Health Services Research
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
Medical Research
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was found to be procedurally and substantively deficient. The director failed to mak...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Chemistry
The initial approval was revoked and the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner changed his employment to a field unrelated to the one ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Alien Will Serve National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sports Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's primary argument of a local shortage of qualified math teachers is insufficient for a Nati...
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
Entertainment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification as an alien of exceptional...
Degree/Diploma/Certificate 10 Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary/Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entertainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The petit...
Degree Or Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
sustained
EB-2
Manufacturing
The director denied the petition, concluding the job did not require an advanced degree. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the labo...
Advanced Degree Requirement Job Requirements On Labor Certification (Eta 750) Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2
Software Development
The initial denial was based on a lack of evidence that the beneficiary's five years of post-baccalaureate experience were 'progressive.' On...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was based on a superficial reading of the evidence regarding the petitioner's except...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's primary argument was a local shortage of qualified math teachers, which is an issue the la...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry/Physiology
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded. The director had denied the petition, in part, because the petitioner f...
National Interest Waiver Citation History Significant Impact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
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 U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petit...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2
Electronic Engineering
The director denied the petition for failing to establish a continuing ability to pay the proffered wage. The appeal was summarily dismissed...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to meet procedural requirements. Counsel did not specifically ide...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
National Interest Waiver Job Offer Exemption Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The AAO found that while the petitioner's work in biological research had substantial intrinsic merit and was national in scope, he failed t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed for both procedural and substantive reasons. The petitioner failed to submit the required Form ETA-750B, a mandator...
National Interest Waiver Standard Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed
EB-2
Electronic Engineering
The initial petition was denied because the director determined the petitioner had not established a continuing ability to pay the proffered...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the o...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel stated an intent to file a brief but failed to do so for ...
Failure To Identify Specific Error
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cellular Biochemistry
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status in Octo...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefits would be national in scope and that he 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
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Matter Of New York State Dept Of Transportation
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact a...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V) - Summary Dismissal
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director wrongly focused on the urgency of the petitio...
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status in ...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The director's decision was issued on March 10, 2005, giving the petitioner 33 da...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or evidence after filing the notice of appeal. The petiti...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V) - Failure To Identify Error
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard for the national interest waiver. The director wrongly focu...
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
Unknown
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a request to withdraw it. The AAO dismissed the appeal based on the petitioner's w...
dismissed
EB-2
Not Specified
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed within the mandatory time limit. The petitioner was given 33 days to file the appeal, but i...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry/Physiology
The director denied the petition based on a lack of evidence of the petitioner's impact, specifically the absence of citation records. The A...
National Interest Waiver Impact On The Field Citation Record
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The AAO determined that...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The Administrative Appeals Office did n...
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, submitted a request for its withdrawal. The AAO did not address the merits...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of their work would be national in scope. More...
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 Achievements
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Energy Finance
The director denied the petition by incorrectly concluding that a Ph.D. was required in the petitioner's field. The AAO found that the petit...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Informatics
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Energy Economics
The director denied the petition, incorrectly concluding that a Ph.D. was required for the petitioner to qualify in their field. The AAO det...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Informatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. The AA...
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
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver framework. While the AAO f...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cytogenetics
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was found to be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and national in scope...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cytogenetics
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in cytogenetics was acknowledged to be in an area of intrinsic merit and nation...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The director found that the petitione...
Work In A Designated Health Professional Shortage Area Attestation From A Government Agency Dated Within Six Months Of Filing
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Optics And Oceanography
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the petitioner's work was not national in scope. The AAO...
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
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
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 Past History Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally withdrew the appeal before the Administrative Appeals Office. The dismiss...
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Optics And Oceanography
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's conclusion that the petitioner's work was not national in scope. The ...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed based on a withdrawal request submitted by the petitioner's counsel. The decision was not made on the merits of the...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as either a member of the professions holding an advanced de...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing the petition. The director found, and ...
Work In A Designated Health Professional Shortage Area Attestation From A Government Agency Timeliness Of Evidence (Attestation Dated Within 6 Months Of Filing)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. Counsel filed a notice of appeal stating a brief would be submitted within thirty ...
Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Fact Or Law
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
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
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a research associate, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Gastroenterology
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
Religion
The appeal was rejected because it was filed by the intending employer, who lacked legal standing, instead of the alien, who was the self-pe...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Telephony Services
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was too general and did not specify why the evidence was insufficient. The AAO...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his past record justified projections of future benefit to the nati...
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
Protein Chemistry
The motion to reopen was granted, but the AAO affirmed its prior decision to dismiss the appeal and deny the petition. While the petitioner'...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cultural Broadcasting
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
Gastroenterology
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 Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religion
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary's intending employer, who lacked legal standing, instead of the s...
Eligibility As Alien Of Exceptional Ability In Sciences, Arts, Or Business National Interest Waiver Legal Standing To File An Appeal
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Telephony Services
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was too general and failed to discuss the specific evidence submitted. The AAO determi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
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