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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechatronics Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after the initial filing in response to an RFE. The...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Military Affairs

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined h...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Foreign Degree Equivalency 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Recognition For Achievements
remanded EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to address the first prong ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they were well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor under the s...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide new facts relevant to the prior ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Wrestling Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. Alth...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record License To Practice Profession Membership In Associations Degree Of Expertise Significantly Above That Ordinarily Encountered
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish a specific and consistent proposed endeavor. The Petitioner materially c...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to make an impermissible material change to her proposed endeavor after filing the...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Specifically, he did...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar Prong 3)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the petitione...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While he argued his ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires demonstrating th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· 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 Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification For The Profession Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Prong 3: Balance Of Factors Favors The Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Earth And Environmental Sciences

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The ...
Dhanasar Framework Prong 1 (National Importance) Dhanasar Framework Prong 2 Dhanasar Framework Prong 3
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Athletic Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Her plans to work as a...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Geology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· 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 Post-Baccalaureate Experience National Importance Derogatory Information
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Educational Research

· Individual
The Director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor, or that on b...
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, a pilot, did not establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The Director f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

English Language And Literature

· 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 Professional Exceptional Ability 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Legal Consulting

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner stated no new facts and submitted no new supporting evidence. The motion to recons...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Substantial Economic Benefit
remanded EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly denied the petition based on the national interest waiver criteria without first mak...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's analysis of the Dhanasar criteria was incomplete. The Director did not fully co...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Statistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her work as a ma...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Development

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

Academia

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application o...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (National Importance) Dhanasar Prong 2 (Well-Positioned) Dhanasar Prong 3 (Balance Of Factors)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electronic Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for ...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The petitioner also ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a financial consulting company, had national...
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

Environmental Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. Although her w...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first two prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner's proposed end...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Job Offer Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fitness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a fitness instructor, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Benefits To The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the new salary evidence was dated after the petition's filing and was not an appropriate comparison. Furthe...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree High Salary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
Although the AAO determined the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification based on her bachelor's degree and progressive w...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to present new facts as required. The Petitioner continued to assert that m...
Motion To Reopen Willful Material Misrepresentation New Facts
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While his work was o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit To U.S.)
sustained EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, an electrical engineering researcher, met all three prongs of the Dhanas...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology Project Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after the initial filing. Her initial plan was deem...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· 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 Advanced Degree Academic Record/Degree 10 Years Of Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the initial appellate decision was based on an inco...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she was well positioned to advance her proposed endeavor at the time of ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Child Education Services

· 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) - Degree Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires showing they are w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Ministry

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner's arguments for the delay, including il...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cargo And Freight

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner argued ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Although her work wa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in civil engineering has national importance....
Advanced Degree Professional 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

Finance

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not pre...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Dhanasar Framework Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The Director and the...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
remanded EB-2 NIW

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to first determine the Beneficiary'...
Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner's original appeal was moot, as the underlying I-140 petition had al...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Mootness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. Whi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Safety

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to challenge the Director's determination that he did not qualify for the underlying ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial decision did not correspond to the actual petitioner. The AAO withdrew the inc...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Data Analytics

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to make clear findings on the petitio...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Entrepreneurship

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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor as a financial adviso...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Helicopter Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Final Merits Determination Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Airline Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. Although the Direct...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License To Practice High Salary Recognition For Achievements Degree Of Expertise Significantly Above That Ordinarily Encountered
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law Enforcement

· 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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Automation

· 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 Individual Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor is of national importance, a key requirement ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Event Planning

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor of operating an event planning company had na...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The Director denied the petition solely on the procedural ground that the petitioner did not submit a Form ETA 9089. The petitioner submitte...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director found t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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 conclude...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Road And Transport Tourism

· 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 Full-Time Experience License Or Certification For Profession High Salary Or Remuneration
remanded EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The AAO remanded the case because the Director incorrectly found the petitioner eligible for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanc...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Security

· 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 Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· 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 Membership In Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after filing. He initially proposed providing manag...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Petitioner Is Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism

· 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 Professional Exceptional Ability Five Years Of Progressive Experience Foreign Degree Equivalency
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to resolve a significant discrepancy regarding her proposed endeavor. She described h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit sufficient new facts to warrant reopening the case. The petitioner ...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, specifically that her propose...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Food Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. While the appeal was pending, the Petitioner adjusted his status to that of a lawful permanent resident as...
National Interest Advanced Degree Professional Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Tax Consulting

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

Product Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a product manager had national importance....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Photography

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. While the petitione...
Academic Record/Degree Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a sufficiently detailed description of his proposed endeavor. The professi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The AAO found that...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmacy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly concluded the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanc...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as she did not docum...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Trucking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Academic Record License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a human resources manager has national imp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT instructor, failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. W...
Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his specific proposed endeavor had national importance. While the A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not identify a specific error of law or policy in the AAO's prior decision...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Soccer

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's endeavor. While the benef...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded EB-2 NIW

Logistics Software

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the beneficiary did not qualify as a person of excepti...
10 Years Of Experience Certificate From An Institution Of Learning
sustained EB-2 NIW

Battery Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a battery cell engineer, successfully established eligibility under...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made an impermissible material change to her proposed endeavor after filing, switching from ...
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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as a vocalist and music teacher had nationa...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
remanded EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the petitioner submitted new evidence on appeal, specifically a foreign academic equivalency evaluation, whi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability: Academic Record Exceptional Ability: License To Practice Exceptional Ability: Membership In Professional Associations Exceptional Ability: Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after filing the petition. He initially proposed to...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business And Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The Director and AAO concluded tha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States

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