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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Urban Planning And Environmental Policy

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The Petitioner failed to state new facts and provide supporting documentary eviden...
Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit National Importance Requirements For A Motion To Reopen
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or evidence to overcome the previous ne...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because regulations do not provide discretion to excuse an untimely filing. The motion to reopen was ...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Professional Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Motions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' The AAO conclude...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Education Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the petitioner's foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional was...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Computing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either an advanced...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner willfully misrepresented his work experience and qualifications. The petitione...
Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Experience Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the peti...
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

Banking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed with th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Biology Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner met the three prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a national interes...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mental Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Degree/Diploma/Certificate Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which i...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Beneficial To Waive Labor Certification
remanded EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded for further review because the record was not sufficiently developed. The AAO instructed the Director to first deter...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bioethics

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the second Dhanasar prong, which requires showing they are well-positioned...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Youth Ministry

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts establishing eligibility at the time of filing, as the...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Criteria (New Facts) Motion To Reconsider Criteria (Incorrect Application Of Law)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Legal Administration

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not state a new fact supp...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
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 On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate Development

· Individual
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, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the peti...
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

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a nurse has national importance. The AAO c...
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

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the threshold eligibility for the EB-2...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor has national importance, as required by the...
National Importance Substantial Positive Economic Effects Potential To Employ U.S. Workers Dhanasar Framework
remanded EB-2 NIW

Pharmacy

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the record was incomplete. The petitioner's response to a Request fo...
Incomplete Record Rfe Response Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Transportation Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly adjudicate the petition. The Director did not address the petitioner's eligi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Recruitment

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. Although the AAO found that ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO agreed w...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Operations Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance, a key component of t...
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

Travel Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree profess...
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

Entrepreneurship And Real Estate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement un...
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

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While his work as a legal consu...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The Director denied the petition because while the proposed endeavor as a physical therapist was found to have substantial merit, it was not...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Sales And Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director erred in determining the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional,...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Avionics Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which is the first pro...
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

Chemical Engineering

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he qualifies as an advanced degree professional. He did not provide sufficie...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

General And Operations

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not state a new fact supp...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Exceptional Ability National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a registered nurse had national importan...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
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 Proposed Endeavor Has 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

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner indicated they would submit a brief or additional evidence but fail...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed the Directo...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While the Director f...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Cosmetology

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO found that ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Analysis

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Studies

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner di...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The case was remanded because the Director's initial decision was procedurally flawed. The Director denied the petition for failing to meet ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance And Investment

· Individual
The Director determined that the Petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification, his endeavor had substantial merit, and he was...
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

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sports Coaching

· Individual
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 Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a postsecondary education administrator ha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
remanded EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial failed to first properly analyze the Petitioner's basic eligibility as a member of the...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Beneficial To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
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 Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
remanded EB-2 NIW

Ballet

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director denied the petition based on the national interest waiver prongs without first making a determi...
Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Proposed Endeavor Has 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

Sales

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in real estate development and affordable hou...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Benefit Of Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Media And Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Specifically, the petitioner did n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's finding of willful misrepresentat...
National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Framework) Willful Misrepresentation Of Material Facts Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare And Life Sciences

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The new evidence submitted by the petitioner, concerning a recent gene therapy p...
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

Sports

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that she qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability. The AAO dete...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License To Practice Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Iii) - Comparable Evidence
remanded EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision contained a significant error, analyzing the petitioner's field as astrophys...
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

Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider/reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorr...
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

Legal Analysis

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because it did not state new facts or provide new ev...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The petitioner's combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to state n...
Dhanasar Framework National Importance Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO agreed wi...
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

Medical Administration

· Individual
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 On Balance Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The AAO found that she...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Framework) Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the peti...
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

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide new facts or legal arguments addressing the prior...
Motion To Reopen Standards Summary Dismissal Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - Ten Years Of Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Historical Architecture

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a motion to reopen or reconsider. The AAO affirmed its p...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
remanded EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the petitioner failed to establish basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO found that the pet...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Proposed Endeavor Of Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Weighing In Favor Of A Waiver Foreign Academic Credential Evaluation Certified Translation Of Foreign Documents
remanded EB-2 NIW

International Trade

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to first adjudicate whether the Pet...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
remanded EB-2 NIW

Athletics

· Individual
The appeal was remanded due to procedural inconsistencies in the Director's decision. The Director initially stated in a Request for Evidenc...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License To Practice High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition Of Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, finding that the Petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer would be in the na...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Security Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although her work as a s...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were both dismissed. The petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a motion to reopen by ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Security Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the prerequisite eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification...
Underlying Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability) Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Prong 3: Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fitness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Specifically, the AAO concluded th...
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

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to first determine the petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification (...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director found...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S. (On Balance Test)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. He did not demonstra...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Dhanasar Prong 3: Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO withdrew the Director's finding that the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional. Th...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Prong 3: Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The Director found that while the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, he failed ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found that t...
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

Dentistry

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the evidence did not establish that the petitioner was well posi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen/reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient new facts or demonstrate an incorrect appl...
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

Transportation Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Salary Or Other Remuneration Demonstrating Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. The AAO found the p...
Academic Degree High Salary/Remuneration Recognition For Achievements/Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Military And Security Operations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a requi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a business managemen...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tennis Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, operating a tennis academy, possessed the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the Director a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Of Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Training And Development Management

· Individual
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 On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently define her occupational field and proposed endeavor, first as an 'ent...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar: Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Dhanasar: Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a financial executive had national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver

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