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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Services Research
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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
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 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was found to be procedurally and substantively deficient. The director failed to mak...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Chemistry
The initial approval was revoked and the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner changed his employment to a field unrelated to the one ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Alien Will Serve National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sports Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. 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
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's primary argument of a local shortage of qualified math teachers is insufficient for a Nati...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entertainment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification as an alien of exceptional...
Degree/Diploma/Certificate 10 Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary/Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entertainer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The petit...
Degree Or Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
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 Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was based on a superficial reading of the evidence regarding the petitioner's except...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's primary argument was a local shortage of qualified math teachers, which is an issue the la...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry/Physiology
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded. The director had denied the petition, in part, because the petitioner f...
National Interest Waiver Citation History Significant Impact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
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 Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petit...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to meet procedural requirements. Counsel did not specifically ide...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
National Interest Waiver Job Offer Exemption Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The AAO found that while the petitioner's work in biological research had substantial intrinsic merit and was national in scope, he failed t...
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
The appeal was dismissed for both procedural and substantive reasons. The petitioner failed to submit the required Form ETA-750B, a mandator...
National Interest Waiver Standard Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the o...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel stated an intent to file a brief but failed to do so for ...
Failure To Identify Specific Error
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cellular Biochemistry
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status in Octo...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefits would be national in scope and that he 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
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
Matter Of New York State Dept Of Transportation
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director wrongly focused on the urgency of the petitio...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. The petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status in ...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or evidence after filing the notice of appeal. The petiti...
8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V) - Failure To Identify Error
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard for the national interest waiver. The director wrongly focu...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry/Physiology
The director denied the petition based on a lack of evidence of the petitioner's impact, specifically the absence of citation records. The A...
National Interest Waiver Impact On The Field Citation Record
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The AAO determined that...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of their work would be national in scope. More...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievements
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Energy Finance
The director denied the petition by incorrectly concluding that a Ph.D. was required in the petitioner's field. The AAO found that the petit...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Informatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. The AA...
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
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Energy Economics
The director denied the petition, incorrectly concluding that a Ph.D. was required for the petitioner to qualify in their field. The AAO det...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Informatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. The AA...
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
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver framework. While the AAO f...
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
Cytogenetics
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 Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cytogenetics
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in cytogenetics was acknowledged to be in an area of intrinsic merit and nation...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The director found that the petitione...
Work In A Designated Health Professional Shortage Area Attestation From A Government Agency Dated Within Six Months Of Filing
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Optics And Oceanography
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the petitioner's work was not national in scope. The AAO...
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
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
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 Past History Of Achievement
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Optics And Oceanography
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's conclusion that the petitioner's work was not national in scope. The ...
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
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
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
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as either a member of the professions holding an advanced de...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing the petition. The director found, and ...
Work In A Designated Health Professional Shortage Area Attestation From A Government Agency Timeliness Of Evidence (Attestation Dated Within 6 Months Of Filing)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. Counsel filed a notice of appeal stating a brief would be submitted within thirty ...
Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Fact Or Law
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
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
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a research associate, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer 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
Gastroenterology
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
Religion
The appeal was rejected because it was filed by the intending employer, who lacked legal standing, instead of the alien, who was the self-pe...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Telephony Services
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was too general and did not specify why the evidence was insufficient. 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
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his past record justified projections of future benefit to the nati...
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
Protein Chemistry
The motion to reopen was granted, but the AAO affirmed its prior decision to dismiss the appeal and deny the petition. While the petitioner'...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cultural Broadcasting
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
Gastroenterology
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 Benefit Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religion
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary's intending employer, who lacked legal standing, instead of the s...
Eligibility As Alien Of Exceptional Ability In Sciences, Arts, Or Business National Interest Waiver Legal Standing To File An Appeal
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Telephony Services
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was too general and failed to discuss the specific evidence submitted. The AAO determi...
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 Consulting
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
Photogrammetry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
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 The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Radio Programming
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the director's decision. The director found that while the beneficiary qualified as a member of the prof...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Protein Chemistry
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous dismissal was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. While the AAO acknowledged...
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
Photogrammetric Engineering
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
Food Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification as either a member of the ...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Technology
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the ...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Equivalence
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director impro...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that their work as a research associate in computer science met the criteria fo...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Will Be 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
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a Ph.D. candidate in medicinal chemistry, demonstrated that a waiver of ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. Subsequent to the initial denial, the petitioner had successfully adjusted thei...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be 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
Applied Mathematics / Image Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petition...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Plant Biology And Genomics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the AAO fou...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope The Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker Having The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of the beneficiary's work would be national 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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Scientific Research
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the pr...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reconsider Requirements
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The decision was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on the urgency of the petitioner's immigration ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit Influence On The Field As A Whole
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
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 Will Be 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
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a researcher in medicinal and organic chemistry, successfully demonstrated that his work me...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Polymer Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
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
Religious Art Embroidery
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
Postdoctoral Studies
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Postdoctoral Studies
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact For The Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biostatistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
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
Educational Research
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 Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biostatistics
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 Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on January 13, 2005, and the appeal was received o...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
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 U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
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
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a researcher in medicinal chemistry, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer req...
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 Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Immunology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner's past record of achievement justified projections of future benefit to the national interes...
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
Information Technology
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 Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. T...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Citation Record Publications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement was in the national int...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Professions
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already become a lawful permanent resident through a separat...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Mootness
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Climate Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, who was initially approved based on his work as a climate research scientist for NASA, had ...
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
Climate Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's underlying petition was revoked. The revocation occurred after it was discovered during an...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a significant impact on their field sufficient to warrant a national int...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would serve the national interest to a substantiall...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Citations Of Past Work Letters Of Support
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