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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification at the time of filing...
Advanced Degree Qualification Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience Professional Certification Membership In Professional Associations National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship / Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit Of Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the national interes...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a professional hol...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S. (On Balance Test)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as an individual...
Exceptional Ability: Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate Exceptional Ability: Membership In Professional Associations Niw: Substantial Merit And National Importance Niw: Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Niw: Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish the proposed endeavor's national importance or that the petitioner was w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Specifically, the pe...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Analytical Chemistry
The petitioner, an analytical chemist, was found to qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional. Howev...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Clinical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. The Director initially denie...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Chemistry
The Director revoked a previously approved petition, finding the petitioner had not established eligibility for a national interest waiver. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mems Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, although qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, failed to es...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director conducted a national interest waiver analy...
Eb-2 Advanced Degree Eligibility Matter Of Dhanasar
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was remanded because the Director analyzed the national interest waiver criteria without first establishing the petitioner's basi...
Advanced Degree Equivalency National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Security Analysis
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found the record insufficient to determine if the petitioner's fore...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Prongs)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Social Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' requirement u...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance, a requirement under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial did not provide an adequate analysis under the three-prong Dhanasar framework....
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Science
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed research was found to have substantial merit and national importance, they ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Wrestling
The Director initially denied the petition based on the national interest waiver prongs, despite finding the petitioner met the exceptional ...
License Or Certification For A Profession Or Occupation Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Framework For National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mathematics Education
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards. For the motion to reopen, she...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that a waiver of the job offer would be in the national interest. While ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they were well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. Although the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although she qualified for t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner met the criteria for a national interest waiver und...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the endeavor h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanas...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nonprofit Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Exceptional Ability Degree Or Diploma Ten Years Of Experience Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. She did not specifically descri...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as an entrepreneur was of national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work as a cardiologist was found to have substantial merit, the evidence did not dem...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. While the AAO agre...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision failed to analyze the petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the D...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Tax
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the petitio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' requirement und...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Structural Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally flawed and insufficient for review. The Director failed to first de...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Matter Of Dhanasar
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The petitioner's g...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor as a group facilitator and case...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sales Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a sales manager had national importance. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a dentist had national importance. The AAO...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Relations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor in public relations had national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in business management consultation had natio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Embroidery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Degree/Diploma 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had national importance. Althou...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance. While the Director...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Life Sciences Management
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the D...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Data Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established eligibility for a national interest waiver under...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a clear, specific, and consistent description of his proposed endeavor. Be...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO affirmed the Director...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The petitioner's bus...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Metallurgical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmaceutical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer an...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the petitioner...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Director and the AAO conclu...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an accountant, failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had the requisite 'national...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found it was not clear if the petitioner met the underlying EB-2 classification requirements as an a...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to first determine if the p...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in concluding the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professio...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Micropigmentation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner had not established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was remanded because the AAO withdrew the Director's initial finding that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's initial decision contained flawed and inconsistent reasoning. The Director made...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Beneficial To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not sufficie...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
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 Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Business
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO conducted a de novo review and found the petitioner had not established the beneficiary's underlyin...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Systems Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. The petitioner did not adequ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that he is well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. While he is a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as an individ...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Degree Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Experience Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner relie...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architectural Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The petitioner prima...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the Director applied an incorrect and overly restrictive legal standard when evaluating the 'substantial mer...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a financial manager had national importanc...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The Us To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Advisor
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar analytical framework. The Director and AAO fo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO concluded th...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Audiology And Speech Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first p...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that while the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, she had not s...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the petitioner...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate And Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aeronautical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. S...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her proposed endeavor as an ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Well Control Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for ...
10 Years Of Experience High Salary Or Remuneration Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in marketing possessed national importance. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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