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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that h...
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
Environmental Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement un...
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
Gastronomy
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision failed to properly adjudicate the case. The Director did not make a determin...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The Us To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Flight Simulator Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's analysis was incomplete and potentially flawed. The Director concluded the Petitioner qualifi...
Advanced Degree Professional 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
Consumer Behavior
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 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
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which is the first pro...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Pilot
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was deemed insufficient for review due to inconsistent conclusions. The Director ini...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(D)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Architectural Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director had incorrectly concluded th...
Advanced Degree Equivalence National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Prongs
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Epidemiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they were well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor, the second p...
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
Unknown
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the Director failed to address new a...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner could...
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
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability under the EB-2 class...
Official Academic Record High Salary Or Other Remuneration Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychiatric Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While his work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasar ...
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
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish key prongs of the national interest waiver test. The Director found the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to first establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found ...
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
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver Of Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Security
The motions to reopen and reconsider were granted because the petitioner proved they had timely filed a brief that the AAO initially failed ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Gymnastics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor of coaching elite gymnasts had national impor...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geriatric Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although her work as a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not adequately explained her proposed endeavor. The AAO disagreed ...
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
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
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 persuasively establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor. Altho...
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
Carpet Weaving
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer Academic Degree Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
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 The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse practitioner, failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavo...
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a software developer has national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurosurgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the national interest waiver framework. The petitione...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The Director revoked a previously approved petition, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the three-prong Dhanasar...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer Willful Misrepresentation Of Material Facts
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, concluded the petitioner satisfied all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information And Communications Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish key prongs of the national interest waiver framework. Although the Direc...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor. The petitioner describ...
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 for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO withdrew the...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO first withdrew the Director's finding on the underlying eligibility, concluding the petitioner fail...
Advanced Degree Equivalence 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
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 Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was sustained because, upon de novo review, the AAO found that the petitioner met the three-prong test for a national interest wa...
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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Althoug...
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
Industrial Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires demonstrating they...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Gastroenterology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they were well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. Although t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director conducted a national interest waiver analy...
Advanced Degree Eligibility National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO determined t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong...
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO determined t...
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
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability for the underlying E...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License To Practice 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner's plans...
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
Counterterrorism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Director found, and the AAO...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Sales And Business Administration
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adjudicate the petitioner's eligibility as a member of the professions holding an adv...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The Director denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established that he was well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor...
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
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice A Profession Membership In Associations Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Homeland Security
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not sufficientl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision was procedurally flawed. The Director made conflicting statements about wheth...
Advanced Degree Qualification Educational Credentials Evaluation Work Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her endeavor has national importance, the first prong of the Dhanas...
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
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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 For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate eligibility for a national interest waiver under the three-...
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
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the three-prong test for a national interest waiver established in Matter of ...
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
Nursing
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 (Degree/Diploma) Dhanasar Framework (Substantial Merit, Well-Positioned, Balance Of Factors)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religious Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a youth minister had national importance. ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. The record was found insufficient...
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
Sales And Marketing
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence, nor did they demonstrate t...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The Director denied the petition, concluding that while the petitioner qualified for EB-2 and his endeavor had substantial merit, he was not...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record (Degree, Diploma, Certificate) Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
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 Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Urban Planning And Environmental Policy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish they are well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor. Although the ...
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 an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Weightlifting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national impor...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanas...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO agreed wit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the petitioner's proposed...
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
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a legal analyst an...
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
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 Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first pro...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as an...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Beneficial To Waive Labor Certification)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an accountant, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Whil...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a sufficiently detailed description of his proposed endeavor, making it im...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
remanded
EB-2 NIW
It Systems Management
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish he was well-positioned to advance his endeavor or that a wai...
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
Law Enforcement
The appeal was remanded for further action and consideration. The AAO withdrew the Director's finding that the petitioner qualified as a mem...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree ...
Advanced Degree Professional 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 demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that...
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
Restaurant Management
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
Software Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not established that his proposed endeavor had substantial merit a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The AAO remanded the case, withdrawing the Director's decision. The AAO found that the petitioner had not sufficiently established her eligi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioethics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business And Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion regarding the petitioner's underlying EB-2 eligibility. Whi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Counter-Terrorism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. He did not adequately define ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Labor Relations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification as a member of th...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Beneficial To Waive Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oriental Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification as a member of th...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a requirement under th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Carpet Weaving
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. The ...
Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Structural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance, a key requirement ...
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 Requirement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
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 National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Travel 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 Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Telecommunications Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a national interest waiver. Specifically, the Director f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
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