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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Metallurgy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Proteomics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO acknowled...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hydrology And Remote Sensing
The director found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but had not established that a wa...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hiv Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The petitioner did not ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the benefits of the petitioner's work were not national in scope as they appeared lim...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Film Direction
The appeal was remanded because the director's initial denial was issued 'without a single sentence of analysis' and was deemed insufficient...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the director's denial failed to specify why the submitted evidence was insufficient. The AAO found that the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biophysics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Past Record Of Achievement Citations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Table Tennis Coaching
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to provide certified translations for foreign languag...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Services
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Plant Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Citations To Published Work
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in surfa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's work would have a benefit of national scope, as...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Microbiology
The appeal was sustained because the director applied an incorrect legal standard. The director improperly focused on the petitioner's nonim...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Holder Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Management Information Systems
The director had already conceded that the petitioner's work had substantial intrinsic merit and was national in scope. The appeal was susta...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medicinal Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had successfully established that a waiver of the job offer requirement w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work in engin...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The motion to reopen was rejected on procedural grounds, effectively dismissing the appeal. The petitioner's initial appeal was rejected as ...
Jurisdiction Over A Motion Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. Although she prov...
An Official Academic Record Showing That The Alien Has A Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Evidence Of At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience A License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Evidence That The Alien Has Commanded A Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services Which Demonstrates Exceptional Ability Evidence Of Membership In Professional Associations Evidence Of Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions To The Industry Or Field
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering And Mechanics
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner eligible for a national interest waiver. The AAO concurred with the director t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
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
Physical Chemistry
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous dismissal was affirmed and the petition was ultimately denied. The director had revoked t...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Must Justify Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Banking
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. The petitioner failed to establish that the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Atmospheric Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test, which requires showi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was found to be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and national in scope...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than Available U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Advanced Degree Qualification Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Material Sciences And Engineering
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. The ap...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was filed at the incorrect service center. At the time of filing, the petitioner worked in Mic...
Jurisdiction National Interest Waiver Revocation On Notice
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oral Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of his work would be national in scope, as clinical pat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Virology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications Letters Of Reference
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Immunology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement was warranted. Despite some weakness...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not qualify as an advanced degree professional, as his five years of work experience wer...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the national interest waiver as of the petition's filing...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Research Analyst
The appeal was summarily dismissed. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The petitioner had filed a separate I-140 petition that was approved, and the...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioorganic Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an attorney, failed to establish that the benefit of his work would be national in scope, a...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The appeal was sustained and the petition approved. Although the AAO found that the petitioner's counsel had overstated her specific role in...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, an environmental engineer, successfully demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer require...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel improperly argued on appeal that eligibility for Schedule A, Group II designation ...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Schedule A, Group Ii
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Citations Of Research Membership In Professional Associations
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Plant Pathology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree and e...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO determined that ...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License To Practice High Salary
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The Director's initial approval was withdrawn upon certification to the AAO. The petition was remanded because while the petitioner's work i...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Organic 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 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 specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Metallurgical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the director had failed to properly consider numerous independent letters of suppor...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Immunology Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed th...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the direc...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement With Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the beneficiary's...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering And Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner severely misrepresented their citation record, claiming two articles were cited over 100 tim...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Citations As Evidence Of Influence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Immunology And Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO concurred...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field As A Whole Past History Of Achievement Professional Memberships
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as either a member of the professions holding an advanced de...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that his work in adaptive optics has substantial intrinsic merit and is nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Benefit Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a national interest waiver. While the director acknowled...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The petitioner did not p...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in molecular simulation was found to have substantial intrinsic merit and be na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's most promising work in his current field had only recently been published or was yet to be...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her work as a violin performer and teacher would have a benefit t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Epidemiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in ep...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influencing The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioinformatics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Advanced Degree Qualification Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Of National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director applied an incorrect and overly strict legal standard, confusing the requir...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Physical Science
The appeal was remanded because the director made a reversible legal error by denying the petition based on the petitioner's failure to meet...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Erroneous Application Of Exceptional Ability Criteria
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
The appeal was sustained and the petition was approved. The director had initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established sufficient influence in the field based on citat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field Citations Expert Testimony / Letters Of Support
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because, while the petitioner's work in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) research was found to have substant...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit Influence On The Field
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cancer Research
The director's decision to deny the petition was withdrawn. The AAO found that while the petitioner's work in cancer research had substantia...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Art
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the proper party with legal standing. The AAO determined the attorney who signed the pet...
Standing To File Appeal Proper Petitioner Identification Proper Service Of Denial Notice
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
The initial denial was based on the finding that the petitioner had not established that a job offer waiver would be in the national interes...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a lawyer in private practice, failed to demonstrate that the benefits of his work would be ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability Criteria
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that her research in molecular biology and microbiology met the criteria for a n...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a neuroscientist, established that a waiver of the job offer requirement...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification. He did not qualify as a member ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Relating To The Area Salary Or Other Remuneration Demonstrating Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. The AA...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed based on a formal withdrawal request from the petitioner. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music Conducting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Translation/Interpretation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national in...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Management Science
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Summary Dismissal Failure To Identify Error Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Th...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Choreography
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to state any reason or basis for the appeal on the Form I-290B. Inasmuch as...
Summary Dismissal (Failure To State Basis For Appeal)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Political Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The director found...
Degree Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary Or Remuneration Demonstrating Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. T...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a prospective national benefit. The petitioner's arguments for the natio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
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