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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 his work in 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 An Available U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status thro...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was sustained, and the petition was approved. The director had initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not...
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status thro...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was sustained upon a motion to reopen, which established that a brief had been timely filed. The AAO found that the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status through a separate, subsequ...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that his past record of achievements justified projections of futu...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil And Environmental 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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The petitioner had filed a second, separate immigrant petition that was approved, and subsequently adjuste...
National Interest Waiver Mootness Adjustment Of Status
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Nanotechnology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated satisfaction of the third prong of the national interest waiver te...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil And Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO conc...
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 Having The Same Minimum Qualifications
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical 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...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The motion to reopen was granted, the prior dismissal was withdrawn, and the petition was ultimately approved. The AAO found 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
Software Engineering
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 State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
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
Molecular Biology
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 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
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Advanced Degree Equivalent National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel filed a notice of appeal stating a brief would be forthco...
National Interest Waiver Summary Dismissal For Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The petitioner's work in protecting food crops was found to have substantial intrinsic merit and be national in scope. However, the appeal w...
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
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because, while the AAO determined the petitioner did qualify as an advanced degree professional, he failed to meet ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical 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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Research
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner had already obtained lawful permanent resident status through a different, approved employme...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. The petitioner had already become a lawful permanent resident through a separat...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a researcher in physical and analytical chemistry, had established that ...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that their work in catalytic chemistry has substantial intrinsic merit and is n...
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 dismissed because it was untimely filed. The petitioner had 33 days to file the appeal after the decision was mailed, but the...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dancer with the touring company "Riverdance: The Show," failed to establish that she woul...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary's contributions would be in the national interest. The AAO ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that their work qualified for a national interest waiver. The evidence demonstra...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving 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 they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving 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 satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified Us Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the final prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
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 Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dancer with the touring company 'Riverdance: The Show,' failed to establish that she woul...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Distinction From Others In The Same Field/Troupe
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Government Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver but argued for eligibility under the EB-4 special...
Eb-2 Exceptional Ability / Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Eb-4 Special Immigrant For U.S. Government Employees Jurisdiction (Cis Vs. Department Of State)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Government Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner filed for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver but provided arguments and evidence for an entire...
Jurisdictional Conflict (Cis Vs. Department Of State) Confusion Between Eb-2 Niw And Eb-4 Special Immigrant Classifications Failure To Meet Basic Eligibility For The Requested Classification Matter Of New York State Dept. Of Transportation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religious Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO determined the pe...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
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
Religious Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO determi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary's work would benefit the national interest to...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental 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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Animal Science
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 Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Failure To Submit Form Eta-750B
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as a member o...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Foreign Degree Equivalency National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Mathematics
The director initially denied the petition, finding that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced 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 With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Disaster Management
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Linguistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
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
Chemistry
The director had determined that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, they had not esta...
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
Language Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would serve the national interest to a substantiall...
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
Not Specified
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact a...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Database Design
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was submitted by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. Under the regulations, the bene...
Standing To File Appeal Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Foreign Affairs
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
Astronomy
The motion to reopen was granted, but the denial of the petition was reaffirmed. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to establish eligi...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a researcher in molecular biology and cancer, had established that a wai...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a research fellow in biomedical research, established that a waiver of t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chiropractic
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entomology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was 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
Nutritional Epidemiology
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The director initially denied the petition, finding that although the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advance...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The AAO granted the petitioner's motion to reopen and withdrew its prior finding of fraud. The petitioner successfully argued that the fraud...
Publications Citations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Kickboxing
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
Animal Science
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biological science was acknowledged to be in an area of intrinsic merit and ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Arts Management
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
Cancer Research
The director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Atmospheric Chemistry
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 Would An Available U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nephrology
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Organic Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a postdoctoral researcher, demonstrated that their work in organic chemistry was in the nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Maternal Health
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 Would An Available U.S. Worker Having The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
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
Nuclear Physics
The petitioner sought a national interest waiver. The director found that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions hold...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially 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...
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 Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biophysics
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
Auditory Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the national ...
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 summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Procedural Failure To Identify Error
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner filed a notice of appeal indicating a brief would be submitted with...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Failure To Identify Specific Error Of Law Or Fact
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
Unknown
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any additional evidence to support the appeal. The pet...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Soil Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Bioinformatics
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was 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
Systems Engineering
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
Textile Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The petitioner d...
An Official Academic Record Showing A Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Letters From Current Or Former Employer(S) Showing At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The director found that although the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she failed to establish...
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
Aviation Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO found that the p...
Exceptional Ability In The Sciences, Arts, Or Business National Interest Waiver Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate From An Institution Of Learning At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience In The Occupation
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The AAO found that the petitioner, a postdoctoral researcher in molecular genetics, established that a waiver of the job offer requirement w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Science
The AAO dismissed the appeal, affirming the director's finding. While the petitioner was found to qualify as a member of the professions hol...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope 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 and labor certification requirement would b...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Art
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. T...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurological Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a past record of achievement that would justify a national interest waiv...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the criteria for a national interest waiver, reversing the director's...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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