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5038 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The Director denied the petition because the evidence failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance, that the petit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Drilling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Degree Or Similar Award From An Institution Of Learning Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Luxury Private Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner presented insufficient and inconsistent evidence regarding his proposed endeavor. He initial...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Film And Video Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Photography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner presented inconsistent evidence regarding her proposed endeavor. She initially indicated a c...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
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 Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was found to be insufficient for review. The Director failed to address the se...
Advanced Degree Professional 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
Transportation Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The AAO maintained ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that while the petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional 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 Relations
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 Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The Director found that while the petitioner's proposed endeavor had substantial merit, it lacked national importance as his work primarily ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner substantially altered his proposed endeavor after filing the petition. The petitioner submit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aircraft Design Engineering
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had national importance, as r...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Intellectual Property Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medical Device Industry
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision failed to analyze the petitioner's basic eligibility for the underlying EB-2...
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
Electrical Engineering
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 Benefit To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO, upon de novo review, withdrew the Director's prior finding that the petitioner qualified for the u...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance On Balance Test
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavo...
National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The evidence did not...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established eligibility for a national interest waiver, cont...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pilot, failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Direct...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Mathematics Education
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director misstated the regulatory criteria for an a...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Progressive Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found the pe...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education Marketing
The motion to reopen/reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance,...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law Enforcement
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO first determined that the Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as a me...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Aeronautical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial did not adequately address the petitioner's specific claims and evidence. The Director...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as an advance...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Degree Or Award Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements 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
Unknown
The Director dismissed the petitioner's combined motion to reopen and reconsider solely on the procedural ground that it was not accompanied...
Statement On Judicial Proceedings Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner eligible for a national interest waiver under the Dhanas...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a key component of t...
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
Information Technology
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Commercial Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License To Practice Membership In Professional Associations High Salary Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The petitioner, a medical researcher, sought a national interest waiver. The Director denied the petition, concluding that while the petitio...
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
Unknown
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was incorre...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements, such as stating new fac...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Eb-2 Advanced Degree Eligibility Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner materially changed the nature of her occupation and proposed endeavor thr...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit Of Waiver To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' While he...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Wrestling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a freestyle wrestling athlete and coach ha...
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
Data Science
The Director denied the petition, acknowledging the petitioner's proposed endeavor had substantial merit but finding it did not demonstrate ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to first determine if the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification (a...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Progressive Experience Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The Director found the Petitioner eligible for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, but denied the nationa...
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
Customs Administration
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 On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for a national interest waiver. The Director concluded tha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation Engineering
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 Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Database Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sports Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a sports coordinator and trainer was found to have substantial ...
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
Freight Transportation
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 License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as a ...
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
Oil And Gas Recruitment
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner's new evidence only confirmed the importance of the oil and gas industry, but failed to esta...
National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Manufacturing
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 On Balance, Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Political Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Directo...
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 establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either an advanced...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Importance Foreign Degree Equivalency
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Robotics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Specifically, 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
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to sufficiently identify a specific proposed endeavor. The record indicated the Petit...
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
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Transportation Research
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a transportation researcher, successfully demonstrated eligibility for a national interest ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Psychological Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the three-prong test for a national interest waiver under Matter of Dhanas...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Wrestling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidence requirements for an individual of exceptional ability. T...
Official Academic Record Showing That He Has A Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability License To Practice The Profession Or Certification For A Particular Occupation Evidence Of Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Child Development Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
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 Administration
The petitioner established eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree...
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
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a key requirement unde...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
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 On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Sports Development
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 Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The AAO concluded that...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar analytical framework. The petitioner did n...
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
Aviation
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 On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO concluded th...
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
Tax Compliance
The Director denied the petition because the record did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national in...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, as required by the fir...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Of Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Physical Fitness
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was flawed. The AAO withdrew the Director's conclusion that the petitioner qualified...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law And Social Responsibility
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to first establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individua...
Exceptional Ability Comparable Evidence Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Leadership Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director conclud...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Legal Administration
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for such motions. The p...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider New Facts Incorrect Application Of Law Or Policy Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after filing the petition. The AAO determined it co...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided insufficient and inconsistent evidence regarding his proposed endeavor. The petitio...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The AAO determined tha...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Plant Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his specific proposed endeavor. Although 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
Commercial Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific and consistent proposed endeavor. The petitioner's description...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sciences, Arts Or Business
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reconsider failed because the petitioner did not argue that the ...
Motion To Reconsider Motion To Reopen National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a project manager in...
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
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The petitioner made a ...
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
Executive Interim Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his specific proposed endeavor. Although 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
Jewelry And Watch Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a designer of jewelry and luxury watches, failed to establish that his proposed endeavor ha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Drilling Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the ...
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
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. He provided only gener...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar Third Prong)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nautical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO found t...
Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management Consulting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect ap...
National Interest Waiver National Importance Economic Impact Job Creation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor as required by the Dh...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not offer new facts supported by evidence to demonstrate an error in the prior...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Signature Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, providing accounting and financial services,...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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 Five Years Progressive Experience Dhanasar Framework
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not first establish the petitioner's basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification before a...
Advanced Degree Eligibility Experience In The Specialty Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas Industry
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts supported by documentary evidence. The petitioner resubm...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Motion To Reopen (New Facts)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's pla...
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
Cybersecurity
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endea...
Substantial Merit National Importance Dhanasar Framework Job Creation Economic Impact
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