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sustained EB-2 NIW

Metallurgical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the director had failed to properly consider numerous independent letters of suppor...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Immunology Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed th...
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 Of Achievement Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Food Science

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

Petroleum Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the beneficiary'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

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· 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 Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering And Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner severely misrepresented their citation record, claiming two articles were cited over 100 tim...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Citations As Evidence Of Influence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Immunology And Cancer Research

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

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as either a member of the professions holding an advanced de...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that his work in adaptive optics has substantial intrinsic merit and is nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a national interest waiver. While the director acknowled...
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

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The petitioner did not p...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Experience
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through their counsel, formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not base...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in molecular simulation was found to have substantial intrinsic merit and be na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's most promising work in his current field had only recently been published or was yet to be...
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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her work as a violin performer and teacher would have a benefit t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Epidemiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in ep...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influencing The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bioinformatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Advanced Degree Qualification Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Of National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained EB-2 NIW

Pharmacology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director applied an incorrect and overly strict legal standard, confusing the requir...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is 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 for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal, lead...
remanded EB-2 NIW

Physical Science

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the director made a reversible legal error by denying the petition based on the petitioner's failure to meet...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Erroneous Application Of Exceptional Ability Criteria
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained and the petition was approved. The director had initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not ...
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

Food Technology

· 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 Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established sufficient influence in the field based on citat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field Citations Expert Testimony / Letters Of Support
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner's work in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) research was found to have substant...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit Influence On The Field
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The director's decision to deny the petition was withdrawn. The AAO found that while the petitioner's work in cancer research had substantia...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw it. The decision did not addr...
remanded EB-2 NIW

Art

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the proper party with legal standing. The AAO determined the attorney who signed the pet...
Standing To File Appeal Proper Petitioner Identification Proper Service Of Denial Notice
sustained EB-2 NIW

Materials Science

· Individual
The initial denial was based on the finding that the petitioner had not established that a job offer waiver would be in the national interes...
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

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was withdrawn by the petitioner's counsel. The decision was purely procedural and not based on the merit...
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

Law

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

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability Criteria
sustained EB-2 NIW

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that her research in molecular biology and microbiology met the criteria for a n...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding that the job's alternative requirements (a master's degree in any field plus vocational training) ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Professional Occupation Definition Labor Certification Job Requirements Alternative Job Requirements
sustained EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted new evidence on appeal that overcame the director's grounds for denial. Specifical...
Beneficiary'S Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Job Requires Advanced Degree Petitioner'S Ability To Pay
sustained EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a neuroscientist, 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

Financial Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification. He did not qualify as a member ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Relating To The Area Salary Or Other Remuneration Demonstrating Ability
dismissed EB-2

Market Research Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The d...
Exceptional Ability Job Requirements Ability To Pay
remanded EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The AAO withdrew the director's initial denial, which was based on a finding that the beneficiary's experience was not progressive. However,...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Progressive Experience Foreign Equivalent Degree
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...
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

Chemistry

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. The AA...
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

Project Management

· Company
The director denied the petition, stating the petitioner failed to submit required supporting documentation within seven business days of an...
Timely Submission Of Supporting Documents Electronic Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director correctly determined the beneficiary did not possess the foreign equivalent of a U.S. baccalau...
Advanced Degree Equivalence U.S. Baccalaureate Degree Equivalence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed based on a formal withdrawal request from the petitioner. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late, 34 days after the decision was issued, while the limit is 33 days. However, the m...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music Conducting

· Organization
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 Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Translation/Interpretation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national in...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Management Science

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Summary Dismissal Failure To Identify Error Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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 NIW

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Th...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Choreography

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to state any reason or basis for the appeal on the Form I-290B. Inasmuch as...
Summary Dismissal (Failure To State Basis For Appeal)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Political 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 Alien Will 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 that he qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The director found...
Degree Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary Or Remuneration Demonstrating Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

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

Biochemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a prospective national benefit. The petitioner's arguments for the natio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· 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 The 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 because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the AAO con...
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

Materials Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in materials research was found to have intrinsic merit and be national in scop...
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's counsel requested to withdraw it. The AAO noted that while the underlying petition could n...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aerial Thermography

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

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, failed to estab...
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

Medicinal Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons rather than on its merits. The petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the appe...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Plant Science

· 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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical And Computer Engineering

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

Forensic Medicine

· 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
sustained EB-2

Computer Science

· Company
The director denied the petition, misinterpreting a statement on the ETA Form 9089 as allowing for a combination of education and experience...
Advanced Degree Equivalent Job Offer Requirements Eta Form 9089 Interpretation
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner formally requested to withdraw it. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceutical And Regulatory Affairs

· 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

Dermatology

· 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...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A 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 she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of their work would be national in scope. Alth...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National 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's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was a procedural dismissal ba...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Sciences

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that their work was in the national interest. The AAO found that the petitioner'...
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

Automotive Engineering

· 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
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds after the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. There was no substa...
dismissed EB-2

Unspecified

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel filed a request to withdraw it. The AAO dismissed the appeal based on this withdra...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a request to withdraw the appeal. Consequently, the AAO did not adjudica...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner, through counsel, formally requested to withdraw the appeal, and the AAO dism...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested that the matter be withdrawn after the initial denial. The Administrative Appeals ...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw it. The AAO dismissed the case on this basis withou...
dismissed EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Beneficiary'S Educational Qualifications Failure To State Grounds For Appeal Petitioner'S Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-2

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence to challenge the directo...
Advanced Degree Requirement Failure To Submit Brief/Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Gastroenterology And Hepatology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the intrinsic ...
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 because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not based on the merits o...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO dismissed the appeal based on this formal request for withdrawal, w...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally withdrew it. This withdrawal occurred after the AAO issued a notice of de...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Fraud Or Material Misrepresentation Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel filed a request to withdraw the appeal. The AAO did not conduct a substantive revi...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Instructional Technology

· 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

Oncology Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide sufficient information about his intended future work to establish that a wa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Systems

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

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any evidence to establish eligibility for the national interest waiver, whi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to state any reason for the appeal on the Form I-290B. The regulations at 8...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Geophysics

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

Alternative Fuels Research

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner's qualifications insufficient and his claims regarding publication citations to be ...
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 And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the deadline. The director's decision was issued on April 25, 2007, giving the petitioner...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that their work in cardiology research met the criteria for a 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 A U.S. Worker

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