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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of the beneficiary's work would be national in...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental And Safety Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of the beneficiary's work would be national in scope. 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 petitioner requested to withdraw the petition after the initial denial but before the AAO issued its decision on the appeal. This reques...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that her contributions would serve the national interest to ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2 NIW

International Trade

· Individual
The director denied the petition by misapplying a regulation (8 C.F.R. ยง 204.5(k)(4)(i)) relevant to petitions with a job offer, which does ...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
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 Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO's decision is based solely on this...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was purely procedural...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Education 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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Dentistry

· Company
The director denied the petition, stating the job offered did not require an advanced degree as the labor certification listed a 'Bachelor's...
Advanced Degree Requirement Job Offer Requirements On Eta-750 Professional Licensure
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn on May 18, 2009. The withdrawal may not be r...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO noted that a withdrawal may not be retracted...
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, the cas...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence with the petition, specifically evidence demo...
Advanced Degree Submission Of Initial Evidence
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. The AAO noted that a withdrawal may no...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. The decision notes that under federal regulation...
sustained EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the director incorrectly determined that the job did not require a member of the professions. The AAO found...
Job Requires Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Experience As Equivalent To Advanced Degree Definition Of Profession Minimum Educational Requirements For The Occupation Whether The Degree Must Be In A Specific Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Atmospheric Science

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

Environmental Engineering

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

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not submit any new facts, evidence, or legal ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurophysiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director and ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biometrics And Forestry

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition after finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical And Computer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit the required Form ETA-750B with the petitio...
Failure To Submit Required Forms (Eta-750B) 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 rejected because it was filed one day late. The petitioner filed the appeal 34 days after the director's decision was mailed,...
Timeliness Of Appeal Treating Late Appeal As Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally withdrew it. The decision was not made on the merits of the case.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Professional Occupation Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurophysiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Service To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by USCIS on July 6, 2006, 36 days after the director's decisi...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Metallurgy

· 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

Proteomics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO acknowled...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hydrology And Remote Sensing

· Individual
The director found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but had not established that a wa...
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

Hiv Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The petitioner did not ...
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

Logistics

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the benefits of the petitioner's work were not national in scope as they appeared lim...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2 NIW

Film Direction

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was issued 'without a single sentence of analysis' and was deemed insufficient...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the director's denial failed to specify why the submitted evidence was insufficient. The AAO found that 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

Biophysics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Past Record Of Achievement Citations
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner's counsel formally withdrew the appeal. The decision did not address t...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Table Tennis Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to provide certified translations for foreign languag...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on October 22, 2005, and the petitioner was given ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The petitioner had 33 days to file the appeal after the decision was mailed, but ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Health Services

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Plant 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 Past Record Of Achievement Citations To Published Work
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving 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 meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in surfa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's work would have a benefit of national scope, as...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained EB-2 NIW

Microbiology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director improperly focused on the petitioner's nonim...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Holder Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is 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 as untimely because it was filed 33 days after the revocation decision, well outside the 18-day filing period. Howev...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the underlying I-140 petition. The Administrative ...
Withdrawal Of Petition
sustained EB-2 NIW

Management Information Systems

· Individual
The director had already conceded that the petitioner's work had substantial intrinsic merit and was national in scope. The appeal was susta...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Orthotics And Prosthetics

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding the beneficiary did not possess a U.S. baccalaureate equivalent degree or the required five years ...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Foreign Equivalent Degree (Bachelor'S) Five Years Of Progressive Experience
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medicinal Chemistry

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

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

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

Software Development

· Individual
The motion to reopen was rejected on procedural grounds, effectively dismissing the appeal. The petitioner's initial appeal was rejected as ...
Jurisdiction Over A Motion Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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 Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. Although she prov...
An Official Academic Record Showing That The Alien Has A Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Evidence Of At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience A License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services Which Demonstrates Exceptional Ability Evidence Of Membership In Professional Associations Evidence Of Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions To The Industry Or Field
sustained EB-2 NIW

Aerospace Engineering And Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner eligible for a national interest waiver. The AAO concurred with the director t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

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

· Company
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the a...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

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

Physical Chemistry

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous dismissal was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. The director had revoked 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 A U.S. Worker Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The AAO's previous decision to sustain the appeal and approve the petition was entered in error and is being withdrawn. The petitioner had f...
Withdrawal Of Appeal Automatic Revocation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Banking

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. The petitioner failed to establish that the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

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

Atmospheric Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test, which requires showi...
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
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 Benefit Substantially Greater Than Available U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

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

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a valid employer-employee relationship. The director determined that the...
Permanent Job Offer Employer-Employee Relationship Control Over Beneficiary'S Work Corporate Relationship Between Petitioner And Contracting Company
sustained EB-2 NIW

Material Sciences And Engineering

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. The ap...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was filed at the incorrect service center. At the time of filing, the petitioner worked in Mic...
Jurisdiction National Interest Waiver Revocation On Notice
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
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 U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oral Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of his work would be national in scope, as clinical pat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Virology

· 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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications Letters Of Reference
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 NIW

Biomedical 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
sustained EB-2 NIW

Immunology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement was warranted. Despite some weakness...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not qualify as an advanced degree professional, as his five years of work experience wer...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the national interest waiver as of the petition's filing...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research Analyst

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The petitioner had filed a separate I-140 petition that was approved, and the...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bioorganic Chemistry

· Individual
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 Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

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

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained and the petition approved. Although the AAO found that the petitioner's counsel had overstated her specific role in...
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

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, an environmental engineer, successfully demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer require...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any reason for the appeal. On the Form I-290B, the petitioner le...
Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel improperly argued on appeal that eligibility for Schedule A, Group II designation ...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Schedule A, Group Ii
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
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 Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Engineering

· Individual
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 Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Citations Of Research Membership In Professional Associations
sustained EB-2 NIW

Plant Pathology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree and e...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO determined that ...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License To Practice High Salary
remanded EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The Director's initial approval was withdrawn upon certification to the AAO. The petition was remanded because while the petitioner's work i...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver 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 due to a formal withdrawal request submitted by the petitioner's counsel. The decision was procedural and did not a...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner submitted a request to withdraw the appeal, wh...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Organic Chemistry

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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
National Interest Waiver

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