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dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director correctly determined the job did not require a member of the professions holding an advanced d...
Job Requires Advanced Degree Or Equivalent
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal, and this withd...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a research fellow in neuroscience, established that a waiver of the job ...
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

Hydrogeology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, failed to estab...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving 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 did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. 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

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed based on a formal withdrawal request submitted by the petitioner's counsel. The decision was procedural and did not...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn.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 rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on April 16, 2008, but the appeal was received on ...
Timely Filing Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geoscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner was found to be a qualified professional in the field of geoscience, he failed to esta...
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

Podiatry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a podiatrist, failed to demonstrate that the benefit of his work would be national in scope...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability in business. While she ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engraving

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The d...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification For A Profession Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The director found that the petitioner qualified for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but did not es...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO dismissed the appeal based on this withdrawal and did not review th...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Crop Science

· Individual
The initial denial was based on the finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the na...
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

Education

· Individual
The AAO first reversed the director's finding regarding the petitioner's qualifications, confirming that she qualifies as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed a request to withdraw the appeal. The decision notes that a withdrawal may not be retr...
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The petitioner filed the appeal 45 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the ...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Acupuncture

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to the AAO after fil...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

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

Communications

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job offer, as stated on the Form ETA 9089, did not require a professional holding an advanced degree or...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Job Requirement Exceptional Ability Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for an EB-2 visa (advanced degree or exceptional ability professional), but the underl...
Job Requirements (Advanced Degree) Job Requirements (Exceptional Ability) Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
sustained EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceutical Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national int...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The beneficiary had already obtained lawful permanent resident status through other means after the petiti...
Employment Experience Mootness
sustained EB-2 NIW

Forestry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's work in forestry, specifically concerning wood formation for biofuels a...
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

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a postdoctoral scholar in cancer research, failed to establish that a waiver of the job off...
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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The key evidence submitted to support...
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 because it was filed untimely, 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. The AAO determined...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed 76 days after the decision was issued, far exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. However, the A...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2

Nursing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job offer, as stated on the Form ETA 9089, did not require an advanced degree or an alien of exceptiona...
Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability Job Requirement Bona Fide Job Offer Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Proper Employer Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as either an advanced degree professional or an alien of exc...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Immunology

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner's citation record insufficient and the support letters to be only from cl...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Publications And Citations Patents Letters Of Recommendation
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested its withdrawal. The decision was procedural and not based on the merits o...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· 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

Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not possess the foreign equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree, which was a r...
Advanced Degree Requirement Bachelor'S Degree Equivalency Five Years Of Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics And Foreign Affairs

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient information about her specific, intended work in the United Sta...
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 Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
remanded EB-2 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
The director's decision to deny the petition was withdrawn by the AAO. However, the case was remanded for further consideration and action b...
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 did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. T...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceutical Science

· Individual
The director found that the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, had not established that...
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

Dentistry / Biomedical Research

· Individual
The director found that while the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, they failed to establish t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serves The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aids Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a past record of achievement that would justify projections of future be...
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 as moot because the petitioner submitted a request to withdraw the petition after the initial denial but before the...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The AAO did not conduct a substantive review of the case ...
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electronics 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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

The petitioner requested to withdraw the appeal on August 4, 2009. The AAO dismissed the appeal based on the petitioner's voluntary withdraw...
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 their past record of achievements justified projections of future b...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The Motion to Reconsider was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. It was filed 50 days after the AAO's decision, well beyond the 30-d...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Required Statement About Judicial Proceedings For A Motion
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appeal, an...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner's past record of significant and innovative achievements in cancer research wa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Statistics

· 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

Biochemistry

· Individual
The AAO sustained the appeal, reversing the director's denial. The AAO determined that the petitioner's record, including highly cited artic...
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

Food Safety

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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. The AAO acted upon this request, notin...
dismissed EB-2

It Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's three-year foreign Bachelor of Science degree was not found to be the equivalent of a U.S...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Degree Evaluation Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience
dismissed EB-2

Architecture

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Job Requires Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it was rejected as untimely filed. The appeal was received 41 days after the director's decision was issued...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Non-Profit Advocacy

· 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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Biology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a biological researcher, provided sufficient evidence of her past achievements in the field...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the beneficiary did not possess the foreign equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degr...
Foreign Degree Equivalency Advanced Degree Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oceanography

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

Dna Repair And Development

· 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

Forensic Science

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's work would have a benefit that was national in sc...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biology

· 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 Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Law

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

Hydrological Science

· Organization
The director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement woul...
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

Automated Solutions Banking

· Company
The initial denial was due to the petitioner's failure to provide the required initial evidence and a certified labor certification in a tim...
Labor Certification Requirement Timely Submission Of Evidence Aao Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Ethnoeconomics And Journalism

· 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 Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO found that the p...
Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Or Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Publishing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability in business. The AA...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biotechnology

· 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 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issue became moot. A review of records indicated that the petitioner had already been grante...
National Interest Waiver Physician Admissibility Requirements (Section 212(A)(5)(B)) Mootness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hematology/Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the director's decision. While the petitioner was found to qualify as a member of the professions holdin...
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

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

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a postdoctoral researcher, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement 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

Biomedical Research

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

Computer Software

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the job requirements on the ETA Form 9089 labor certification did not definitively require a professional h...
Advanced Degree Requirement Labor Certification Job Requirements Alternative Education And Experience
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 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 NIW

Medical Research

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

Catalysis / Surface Science

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

Biomedical 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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Stroke Neurology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to properly apply for the national interest waiver by not submitting the required For...
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

Agricultural Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a researcher in agricultural science, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer re...
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

Biochemistry

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

Demography

· 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 at the request of the petitioner's counsel. The Administrative Appeals Office did not rule on the merits of the cas...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner had already obtained Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status through a different, pre...
National Interest Waiver Physician In Medically Underserved Area Mootness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The petitioner initially sent the motion to the wrong office (the AAO inst...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Proper Filing Procedure
sustained EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Publications And Citations
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The initial denial, based on a procedural error regarding timely submission of evidence, was remanded. Upon review of the merits, the AAO af...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

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

Energy Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that a waiver of the job offer requirement is in the national interest. The peti...
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

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve 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 requested to withdraw the appeal after the AAO issued a Notice of Intent to Deny. The withdr...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems

· 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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision notes that a withdrawal may not be retr...

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