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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· 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 Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Photography

· Individual
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

· 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 Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· 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 Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Company
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· 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 Benefit To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· 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 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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· 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 License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Company
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

· Individual
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

· 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 National Importance Foreign Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Robotics

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

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

Sports Development

· 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 Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fitness

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· 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 Professional Five Years Progressive Experience Dhanasar Framework
remanded EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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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