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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The petitioner, a research scientist in the fields of heart failure and cancer, sought a national interest waiver. The appeal was dismissed ...
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
Microbiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
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 demonstrate that the beneficiary would serve the national interest to a substantia...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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
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...
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
Cellular Biochemistry
The petitioner, a doctoral student and research scientist in cellular biochemistry, sought a waiver of the job offer requirement, asserting ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that her past record justified projections of future benefit to the 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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the director's finding that the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offe...
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
Polymer 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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Applied Mathematics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director ackn...
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
Plant Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work was foun...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievements Publications And Citations
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...
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
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner's counsel introduced new eviden...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a required brief or identify any specific erroneous con...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was remanded because the director denied the petition without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE), which is normally required wh...
Prospective National Benefit
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The case was remanded for the issuance of a Request for Evidence (RFE). The AAO found that the director improperly denied the petition witho...
Prospective National Benefit
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner's record lacked objective evidence of impact, such as a strong citation record. The...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit Publication And Citation Record
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the three-prong test for a national interest waiver. While the director ag...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's work in cancer research has substantial intrinsic merit and its be...
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement o...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on January 13, 2005, and the appeal was received on February 1...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Material Science
The appeal was sustained, and the petition was approved. The director had initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not esta...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
The appeal was sustained because the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) found that the director applied an incorrect, higher standard of 's...
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
Cancer Research
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 Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citation History Reference Letters
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
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 An Available U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Analytical Chemistry
The director denied the petition because the petitioner, a Ph.D. candidate, did not possess a doctorate, which the director erroneously conc...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO agreed that the petitioner's research in nutrition and vitamin A metabolism was in an area of sub...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Analytical Chemistry
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded for further consideration. The AAO determined that the director incorrec...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
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
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test, which requires showing ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Publications Citation History Peer Review
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Genetics
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
Genetics
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 Benefit To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A 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...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Systems Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to the director's request for evidence regarding the national interest wai...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Animal Nutrition
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's work in animal nutrition and aquaculture qualified for a 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
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was procedurally improper and failed to meet regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not s...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Timeliness Of Motion Humanitarian Concerns Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her work had a significant impact on her field. The director noted,...
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
Telecommunications
The motion to reopen was dismissed as untimely because it was filed nearly eight months after the AAO's decision, well outside the 30-day fi...
Timeliness Of Motion Influence In The Field Letters From Independent Experts Widely Cited Articles
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Animal Nutrition
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a postdoctoral researcher in animal nutrition and aquaculture, did estab...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
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
Telecommunications
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely. The petitioner filed the motion almost eight months after the AAO's prior decisi...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Influence In The Field Letters From Independent Experts Widely Cited Articles
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred in finding the petitioner's medical research was not national in scope, as research findi...
National Scope Of Work Petitioner'S Achievements And Influence Independent Witness Testimony Citations Of Published Work Procedural Requirements (Form Eta-750B)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect, higher legal standard, evaluating the petition against criteria appropria...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien National Or International Acclaim Citation Of Work
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined the director's reasons for denial were flawed. The director incorrectly found the petitio...
National Scope Petitioner'S Impact On The Field Influence Through Publications And Citations Letters From Independent Experts
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect and overly restrictive standard, similar to that for an 'extraordinary abi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit requested evidence to the director before the initial denial. The AAO refus...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director focused on the urgency of the petitioner's en...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence of their past achievements and influence on their field. The pe...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Polymer Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided compelling evidence of their crucial role in developing a new generation of self-en...
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 Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioinformatics And Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work 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 With The Same Minimum Qualifications
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Energy Field
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was based on the incorrect conclusion that a Ph.D. was required for the petitioner's f...
Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioinformatics And Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in bi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest Waiver (Third Prong): Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Science
The appeal was remanded because the director incorrectly denied the petition based on the determination that a Ph.D. was a minimum requireme...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
After a prior summary dismissal of the appeal by the AAO, the AAO is reopening the case on its own motion. This action is for the purpose of...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner was not working in a designated Health and Human Services (HHS) shortage area at the time th...
Work In A Designated Healthcare Professional Shortage Area Attestation From A Government Agency Eligibility At The Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Virology
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 Influence On The Field Publications And Citations Reference Letters Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Virology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test: that they would se...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field Publications And Citations Reference Letters
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the field had ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National 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 failed to establish that a waiver was in the national interest. The evidence provided, prima...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed on procedural and substantive grounds. The petitioner failed to submit the required Form ETA-750B, and also failed ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Form Eta-750B Submission
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed due to a procedural failure; the petitioner did not submit the required Form ETA-750B, even on appeal. Furthermore,...
Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver 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 Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Synthetic Chemistry
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cell Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a significant impact on the field beyond his immediate circle of colla...
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 petitioner, a physician, was not ...
Work In A Designated Shortage Area Attestation From Government Agency Full-Time Employment Commitment
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Polymer Chemistry
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. After filing a notice of appeal and requ...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The initial petition was denied because the director found the letters of support did not establish a reputation extending beyond the petiti...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Polymer Chemistry
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or identify any specific erroneous conclus...
National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The director initially denied the petition because the letters of support came from close colleagues and did not establish a broader reputat...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computational Mechanics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's past record justified projections of future benefit to the national int...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Data Mining
The appeal was sustained because the Director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on the 'urgency' of the petitioner's entry and 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
Computational Mechanics
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not distinguished themself from others in the field. The appeal ...
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
Volleyball
The AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated exceptional ability as an athlete, satisfying at least three criteria based on h...
10 Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Plant Pathology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on whether there was an 'urgency' for 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 A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Past Record Of Demonstrable Achievement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Plant Pathology
The decision was remanded because the director applied an incorrect legal standard, focusing on the urgency of the petitioner's immigration ...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard. Instead of evaluating the petition under the specific cri...
Physician Service In A Medically Underserved Area 5-Year Service Commitment Public Interest Attestation Letter Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation (Nysdot) Three-Prong Test
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Volleyball Coaching
The AAO found that the petitioner established exceptional ability as an athlete based on her past accomplishments, primarily from the 1980s....
At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard. The director improperly focused on the urgency of 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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the director applied the incorrect legal standard to the case. The director improperly requested evidence ba...
National Interest Waiver Physician In Medically Underserved Area Full-Time Employment Agreement Public Interest Attestation Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Data Mining
The appeal was sustained because the Director applied an incorrect legal standard, improperly requiring the petitioner to demonstrate 'urgen...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's work in microbiology, infectious diseases, and bioinformatics met ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Massage Therapy
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred by failing to evaluate whether the petitioner qualified as an alien of exceptional abilit...
Alien Of Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Schedule A Group Ii Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Newspaper Publishing
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was flawed. The director incorrectly concluded that a National Interest Waiver requi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Substantial Intrinsic Merit) National Interest Waiver (National In Scope) National Interest Waiver (Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Publishing
The petition was remanded because the director's decision was flawed. The director failed to issue a required Request for Evidence (RFE) bef...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability 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
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's work in infectious disease research and bioinformatics met the requirem...
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
Massage Therapy
The decision was remanded because the director failed to properly analyze the petition. The director denied the case on the basis that the p...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Schedule A Group Ii
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Newspaper Publishing
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded because the initial denial was flawed. The director incorrectly stated t...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Comparable Evidence Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was procedurally flawed. The director failed to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) for...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Lighting Research
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
Physics And Environmental Engineering
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
Lighting Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their work and accomplishments were significantly above the norm ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Workers
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the AAO fou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioorganic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the director f...
National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole Independence Of Recommenders
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the visa classification. The AAO found the petitioner di...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Publications And Citation History Peer Review
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the director a...
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 Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Science
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
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