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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Graphic Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational requirement for the EB-2 classification, which is posse...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
sustained EB-2 NIW

Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found the petitioner satisfied all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. Th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Is Beneficial
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Metallurgy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements for classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

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

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an entrepreneur operating chain pizza restaurants, failed to demonstrate that his proposed ...
National Importance Job Creation Economic Impact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Commercial Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Degree Or Certificate From An Institution Of Learning Experience In The Occupation Licensure Or Certification Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions High Salary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after filing the petition, shifting from business a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
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 individual of e...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - 10 Years Of Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Membership In Professional Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO found the petitioner...
Substantial Merit National Importance
sustained EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded EB-2 NIW

Regulatory Affairs

· Individual
The Director revoked the petition after discovering the petitioner misrepresented her educational qualifications. The AAO agreed with the ul...
Matter Of Dhanasar Matter Of Nysdot Credibility Of Evidence Misrepresentation Of Educational Qualifications Misrepresentation Of Research And Publications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sales And Marketing

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classificat...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Academic Record
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Operations Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Crime And Intelligence

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to pass the final merits determination for exceptional ability. Although the Director...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In A Professional Association Final Merits Determination Of Exceptional Ability Dhanasar - Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar - Well-Positioned To Advance Dhanasar - Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The initial appeal was denied because the petitioner did not sufficiently demo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
sustained EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director erred by narrowly focusing on only a part of the Petitioner's research. Upon rev...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
remanded EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was insufficient for review. Specifically, the Director failed to analyze th...
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

Software Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incor...
Advanced Degree 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)(D) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor meets the first prong of the Dhanasar frame...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance' as required by the ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While the Director a...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar Framework
remanded EB-2 NIW

Criminology And Criminal Justice

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not demonstrated his proposed endeavor has national importance, that he is w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide significant new facts or evidence that would likely change the o...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a pilot had 'national importance' under th...
Advanced Degree Equivalent Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner did not...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit required initial evidence, specifically a completed labor certification, ev...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Submission Of Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it did not overcome the reason for the prior summary dismissal of the appeal. The original appeal...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Procedural Filing Requirements For Appeals
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to establish that the prior appellate decision was base...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to make a finding on the petitioner...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the Director f...
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 Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made material changes to her proposed endeavor after filing the petition. She submitted a bu...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Is Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
remanded EB-2 NIW

Psychology

· Individual
The Director's decision to revoke the petition was withdrawn because the petitioner submitted the required Form ETA 750B on appeal, which wa...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Avionics Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the prior finding that her proposed endeavor lac...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geospatial Information Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed research. The evidence submi...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Benefits The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sales

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Failure To Identify Error In Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

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

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While the Director f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience
remanded EB-2 NIW

Distance Education And It

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally flawed. The Director denied the petition after finding the petition...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Professional Association Membership 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements And Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The AAO granted the motion to reopen but ultimately dismissed the appeal. The petitioner, a financial executive, failed to establish that hi...
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

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. (On Balance)
sustained EB-2 NIW

Urologic Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, contrary to the Director's initial finding, was well-positioned to advan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Whether On Balance A Waiver Is Beneficial
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas

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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed their proposed endeavor after receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE). The...
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

Photography

· 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 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License To Practice 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Membership In Professional Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements Matter Of Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The motion 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.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as an advance...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Construction Project Management

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

Finance

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director failed to properly consider evidence submitted in respo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner improperly introduced a new endeavor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently articulate his proposed endeavor, providing only vague and varying st...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit 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. The Director and the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fashion And E-Commerce

· 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 Eligibility Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
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...
10 Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Private Security

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual ...
Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Eyeglass Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification....
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record For Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Experience For Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiver To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Journalism

· 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 License Or Certification For The Profession Membership In Professional Associations Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Camera Operation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License To Practice High Salary Or Remuneration Professional Memberships Recognition For Achievements Final Merits Determination
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Quantitative Analytics

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

Production Engineering

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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance 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

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an English language arts teacher, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had nati...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Personal Financial Advisor

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Framework National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. Although the AAO fou...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification) Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Occupational Health And Safety

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the secon...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the prerequisite eligibility for the EB-2 classification, either as a pr...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability License Or Certification National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to fully review and...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as the AAO found...
Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Director had good and sufficient cause to revoke the initial approval. The petitioner was found to have...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Good And Sufficient Cause For Revocation Willful Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest the director's negative findings regarding the national interest waiver, t...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S. Submission Of Form Eta 750B/9089
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Physics

· Individual
The Director determined the petitioner only established the substantial merit of her proposed endeavor but failed to demonstrate she was wel...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmacy

· Individual
The initial Director's decision denied the petition, finding the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor had substantial mer...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a wealth management firm, was of nat...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO de...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Impermissible Material Change
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Athletic Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an athletic coach, failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Device Sales

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, establishing a medical device sales and di...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Construction

· 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 Related To The Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded EB-2 NIW

Corporate Finance

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was found to be insufficient. The AAO determined that the Director failed to p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· 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 Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The petitioner submitted a new, mater...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision failed to address the Petitioner's eligibility as an advanced degree profess...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish 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

System Engineering

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

Wellness Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as an IT project manager had national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Language Specialist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO co...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor to create a network of ...
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

Environmental Sustainability

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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor as described at the tim...
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

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a dentist had national importance. The AAO...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key element of the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Degree Or Similar Award Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Vocational Training And Career Development

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

Sustainable Construction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor. The record contained multiple i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer

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