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sustained EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary's work would benefit the national interest to...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental 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
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 was in 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

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...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Animal Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Failure To Submit Form Eta-750B
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Graphic Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as a member o...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Foreign Degree Equivalency National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Mathematics

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced 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 An Available U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Disaster Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Physical Therapy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for an EB-2 classification, which requires the job to necessitate an advanced degree o...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Job Offer Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biochemistry

· 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...
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

Chemistry

· Individual
The director had determined that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, they had not esta...
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Language Instruction

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would serve the national interest to a substantiall...
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

Not Specified

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact a...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw it. The Administrative Appeals Office did not make ...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Database Design

· Organization
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was submitted by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. Under the regulations, the bene...
Standing To File Appeal Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Foreign Affairs

· 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
sustained EB-2

Medicine

· Company
The director denied the petition, concluding that the beneficiary's Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Pakistan w...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Astronomy

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the denial of the petition was reaffirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to establish eligi...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a researcher in molecular biology and cancer, had established that a wai...
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

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a research fellow in biomedical research, established that a waiver of t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed procedurally because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not made on the m...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chiropractic

· 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

Entomology

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

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was 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

Nutritional Epidemiology

· 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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the petition be withdrawn before the AAO made a decision on the merits. The d...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that although the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advance...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition after the director's initial decision but before ...
Withdrawal Of Petition
sustained EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The AAO granted the petitioner's motion to reopen and withdrew its prior finding of fraud. The petitioner successfully argued that the fraud...
Publications Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Kickboxing

· 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

Animal Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biological science was acknowledged to be in an area of intrinsic merit and ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Arts Management

· 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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. Per regulations, the withdrawal ma...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Organization
The director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Atmospheric 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 Would An Available U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nephrology

· 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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Organic Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a postdoctoral researcher, demonstrated that their work in organic chemistry was in the nat...
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 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 U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Maternal Health

· 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 Having The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Materials Science

· 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

Nuclear Physics

· Individual
The petitioner sought a national interest waiver. The director found that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions hold...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· 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 Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biophysics

· 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
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision is based solely on this wit...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Auditory Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the national ...
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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was received 41 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, beca...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen
dismissed EB-2

Software

· Company
The initial petition was denied because the petitioner was debarred by the Department of Labor from filing petitions for one year. The appea...
Petitioner Debarment Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Failure To Submit A Brief
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Procedural Failure To Identify Error
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Arts

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner filed a notice of appeal indicating a brief would be submitted with...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

· 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
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late, 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. As ...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to support the appeal. The pet...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Soil Science

· 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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Bioinformatics

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national ...
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

Systems 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...
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

Textile Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The petitioner d...
An Official Academic Record Showing A Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Letters From Current Or Former Employer(S) Showing At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The director found that although the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she failed to establish...
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

Aviation Safety

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO found that the p...
Exceptional Ability In The Sciences, Arts, Or Business National Interest Waiver Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate From An Institution Of Learning At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience In The Occupation
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The AAO found that the petitioner, a postdoctoral researcher in molecular genetics, established that a waiver of the job offer requirement w...
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 petitioner requested to withdraw the petition after the initial denial but before the AAO issued its decision. The AAO determined that t...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agricultural Science

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the appeal, affirming the director's finding. While the petitioner was found to qualify as a member of the professions hol...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed procedurally because the petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not made...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal b...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement would b...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The dismissal occurred because the petitioner formally reques...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurological Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a past record of achievement that would justify a national interest waiv...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
sustained EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the criteria for a national interest waiver, reversing the director's...
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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was not approvable at the time of filing. The required public interest attestation letter from...
Public Interest Attestation Letter Timing
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. The AAO acknowledged the withd...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal, which is a non...
sustained EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, finding the beneficiary did not meet the educational requirements on the labor certification. On...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found that t...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability - Academic Record Exceptional Ability - 10 Years Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal, and the AAO gra...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nanotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner first failed to establish his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either a...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision notes that this withdrawal cannot be...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced de...
Advanced Degree Baccalaureate Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience Foreign Degree Equivalency
remanded EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The AAO withdrew the director's denial but found the petition was not approvable in its current state. The case was remanded because the pet...
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

Medical Research

· Individual
The director's denial was based on the mistaken belief that the petitioner had not submitted any supporting documentation. The petitioner pr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software 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 A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit Witness Letters Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Family Economics

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of l...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal. The decision was not based on the merits of the...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not made on the merits of the ca...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the proceeding was declared moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status ...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a postdoctoral research associate, established that a waiver of the job offer requirement w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Molecular Biology

· 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 Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biochemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement would b...
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 did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. W...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The AAO reopened the case after initially sustaining the appeal, citing new information that contradicted the petitioner's educational evalu...
Advanced Degree Equivalency
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 Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nanotechnology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a postdoctoral research associate, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requi...
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

Unspecified

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact from...
Advanced Degree Requirement Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically address the director's finding that he lacked the requisite...
Requisite Experience Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Advanced Degree Requisite Education
dismissed EB-2

Not Specified

· Company
The director denied the petition for failure to demonstrate the ability to pay the proffered wage. The appeal was summarily dismissed becaus...
Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was withdrawn by the petitioner's counsel. The Administrative Appeals Office's order was based solely on...

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