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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioinformatics And Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in bi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest Waiver (Third Prong): Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Science
The appeal was remanded because the director incorrectly denied the petition based on the determination that a Ph.D. was a minimum requireme...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
After a prior summary dismissal of the appeal by the AAO, the AAO is reopening the case on its own motion. This action is for the purpose of...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner was not working in a designated Health and Human Services (HHS) shortage area at the time th...
Work In A Designated Healthcare Professional Shortage Area Attestation From A Government Agency Eligibility At The Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Virology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Publications And Citations Reference Letters Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Virology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test: that they would se...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field Publications And Citations Reference Letters
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the field had ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National 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 failed to establish that a waiver was in the national interest. The evidence provided, prima...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed on procedural and substantive grounds. The petitioner failed to submit the required Form ETA-750B, and also failed ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Form Eta-750B Submission
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed due to a procedural failure; the petitioner did not submit the required Form ETA-750B, even on appeal. Furthermore,...
Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver 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 Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Synthetic Chemistry
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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cell Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a significant impact on the field beyond his immediate circle of colla...
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 petitioner, a physician, was not ...
Work In A Designated Shortage Area Attestation From Government Agency Full-Time Employment Commitment
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Polymer Chemistry
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. After filing a notice of appeal and requ...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The initial petition was denied because the director found the letters of support did not establish a reputation extending beyond the petiti...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Polymer Chemistry
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or identify any specific erroneous conclus...
National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The director initially denied the petition because the letters of support came from close colleagues and did not establish a broader reputat...
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
Materials Engineering
The motion was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the Department of Labor's string...
Exceptional Ability Under Schedule A, Group Ii Widespread Acclaim And International Recognition Work Requiring Exceptional Ability Membership In Associations Publication Record
dismissed
EB-2
Materials Engineering
The motion was granted to review new evidence, but the prior decision to deny the petition was ultimately affirmed. The petitioner failed to...
Schedule A, Group Ii Classification Exceptional Ability (Department Of Labor Standard) Widespread Acclaim And International Recognition Memberships Publication Record
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computational Mechanics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's past record justified projections of future benefit to the national int...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Data Mining
The appeal was sustained because the Director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on the 'urgency' of the petitioner's entry and w...
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
Computational Mechanics
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not distinguished themself from others in the field. The appeal ...
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
Volleyball
The AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated exceptional ability as an athlete, satisfying at least three criteria based on h...
10 Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Plant Pathology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on whether there was an 'urgency' for 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 A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Past Record Of Demonstrable Achievement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Plant Pathology
The decision was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on the urgency of the petitioner's immigration ...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard. Instead of evaluating the petition under the specific cri...
Physician Service In A Medically Underserved Area 5-Year Service Commitment Public Interest Attestation Letter Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation (Nysdot) Three-Prong Test
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Volleyball Coaching
The AAO found that the petitioner established exceptional ability as an athlete based on her past accomplishments, primarily from the 1980s....
At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard. The director improperly focused on the urgency of the pet...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard to the case. The director improperly requested evidence ba...
National Interest Waiver Physician In Medically Underserved Area Full-Time Employment Agreement Public Interest Attestation Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Data Mining
The appeal was sustained because the Director applied an incorrect legal standard, improperly requiring the petitioner to demonstrate 'urgen...
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 rejected because it was not filed in a timely manner. The appeal was received 50 days after the director's decision was issue...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's work in microbiology, infectious diseases, and bioinformatics met ...
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not made on the merits of ...
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Massage Therapy
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred by failing to evaluate whether the petitioner qualified as an alien of exceptional abilit...
Alien Of Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Schedule A Group Ii Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Newspaper Publishing
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was flawed. The director incorrectly concluded that a National Interest Waiver requi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Substantial Intrinsic Merit) National Interest Waiver (National In Scope) National Interest Waiver (Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Publishing
The petition was remanded because the director's decision was flawed. The director failed to issue a required Request for Evidence (RFE) bef...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's work in infectious disease research and bioinformatics met the requirem...
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
Massage Therapy
The decision was remanded because the director failed to properly analyze the petition. The director denied the case on the basis that the p...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Schedule A Group Ii
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Newspaper Publishing
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the initial denial was flawed. The director incorrectly stated t...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Comparable Evidence Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was procedurally flawed. The director failed to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) for...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Lighting Research
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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics And Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Lighting Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their work and accomplishments were significantly above the norm ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Workers
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the AAO fou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioorganic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the director f...
National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole Independence Of Recommenders
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the appeal on November 18, 2004. The case documents were returned to t...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the visa classification. The AAO found the petitioner di...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics
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 In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Publications And Citation History Peer Review
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the director a...
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 Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Science
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 In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work in me...
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 Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status thro...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was sustained, and the petition was approved. The director had initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not...
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status thro...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was sustained upon a motion to reopen, which established that a brief had been timely filed. The AAO found that 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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate, subsequ...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that his past record of achievements justified projections of futu...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil And Environmental 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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had filed a second, separate immigrant petition that was approved, and subsequently adjuste...
National Interest Waiver Mootness Adjustment Of Status
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Nanotechnology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated satisfaction of the third prong of the national interest waiver te...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil And Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO conc...
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
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the 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 With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 50 days after the director's decision was issued, which excee...
Timeliness Of Appeal
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The motion to reopen was granted, the prior dismissal was withdrawn, and the petition was ultimately approved. The AAO found the petitioner ...
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 summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
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 State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
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
Molecular Biology
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 Will Be National In Scope The Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker Having The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
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 Equivalent National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel filed a notice of appeal stating a brief would be forthco...
National Interest Waiver Summary Dismissal For Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The petitioner's work in protecting food crops was found to have substantial intrinsic merit and be national in scope. However, the appeal 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
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because, while the AAO determined the petitioner did qualify as an advanced degree professional, he failed to meet ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
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
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner had already obtained lawful permanent resident status through a different, approved employme...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
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
Unknown
The motion was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already become a lawful permanent resident through a separat...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a researcher in physical and analytical chemistry, had established that ...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that their work in catalytic chemistry has substantial intrinsic merit and is n...
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 dismissed because it was untimely filed. The petitioner had 33 days to file the appeal after the decision was mailed, but the...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
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
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the AAO fou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dancer with the touring company "Riverdance: The Show," failed to establish that she woul...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary's contributions would be in the national interest. The AAO ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that their work qualified for a national interest waiver. The evidence demonstra...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The 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 did not establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioorganic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified Us Worker
remanded
EB-2
Software Development
The director's decision was withdrawn because the petitioner successfully demonstrated its ability to pay the proffered wage by providing W-...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Advanced Degree Professional Beneficiary'S Qualifications Educational Equivalency
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the final prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dancer with the touring company 'Riverdance: The Show,' failed to establish that she woul...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Distinction From Others In The Same Field/Troupe
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. The pet...
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
Government Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver but argued for eligibility under the EB-4 special...
Eb-2 Exceptional Ability / Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Eb-4 Special Immigrant For U.S. Government Employees Jurisdiction (Cis Vs. Department Of State)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Government Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver but provided arguments and evidence for an entire...
Jurisdictional Conflict (Cis Vs. Department Of State) Confusion Between Eb-2 Niw And Eb-4 Special Immigrant Classifications Failure To Meet Basic Eligibility For The Requested Classification Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religious Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO determined the pe...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religious Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO determi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact
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