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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

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

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the pro...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Network Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, as required by the D...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a business administrator had 'national i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in physical and postural training had natio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Cardiovascular Research

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded due to critical errors. The Director failed to properly analyze the petition...
Eligibility For Eb-2 Classification (Advanced Degree) Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

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

Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, as required under th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance, which is a key req...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a national interest waiver. The Director and the AAO found t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Benefit To The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Manufacturing

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after the initial filing, which is not permitted. T...
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

Distance Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the AAO acknowle...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit 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 that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· 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 Favoring Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
Although the AAO agreed that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, it dismissed the appeal. Th...
Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation And Logistics

· 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 Academic Record (Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate) Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Commercial Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was flawed. The Director failed to properly analyze the evidence for the substantial m...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer Requirement
sustained EB-2 NIW

Quantum Optics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in concluding the petitioner's endeavor lacked national importance. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered ...
Academic Degree High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements/Contributions Degree Of Expertise Significantly Above That Ordinarily Encountered
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Commercial Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual ...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record/Degree 10 Years Experience License/Certification Professional Association Membership Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner presented two different proposed endeavors, making it impossible to analyze the petition und...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

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

Technology Business Operations

· Individual
The Director revoked a previously approved petition, alleging the petitioner misrepresented material facts about his work experience and exp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors Revocation For Good And Sufficient Cause Material Misrepresentation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided inconsistent information regarding her proposed endeavor, at times claiming it was ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the threshold eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual o...
Exceptional Ability Academic Records 10 Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Trucking Industry

· 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 To Practice The Profession
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hospitality

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification, which is a prerequisite for the na...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceuticals

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide a specif...
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

Security Consulting

· 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 Academic Records 10 Years Of Experience Professional Memberships License/Certification High Salary Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agribusiness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' Although the busin...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Cognitive Technology

· Company
The Director's decision to dismiss a motion to reconsider was withdrawn. The case was remanded for the Director to re-evaluate whether the P...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Litigation Statement Requirements National Importance
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...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO noted that...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Airfield Operations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor as required by the Dh...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Insurance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the endeavor had...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made a material change to her proposed endeavor after filing, shifting from administrative s...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Exercise Physiology

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

Environmental Compliance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Manufacturing Technology

· 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 Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to state the reasons for reconsidering the AAO's most re...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3)) Signature Requirements For Paper Filings (8 C.F.R. § 103.2(A)(2)) Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

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

General And Operations Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for either a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider. The...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Material Change To Petition After Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal requirements. The petitioner did not identify any spe...
National Importance Of Proposed Endeavor Impact On The Field Beyond The Petitioner'S Own Company Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Speech Language Pathology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. The AAO foun...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Organizational Behavior

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

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification as an indiv...
Academic Record Membership In Professional Associations License To Practice Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transport And Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. Although the pe...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed real estate development endeavor had national import...
Substantial Merit National Importance Job Creation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Airport Operations

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The Director denied the petition based on a finding of willful misrepresentation in a previous, separate petition, without adjudicating the ...
Willful Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had substantial merit and national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Statistics

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(a)(3). The petitioner did not establis...
Requirements For Motion To Reconsider (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3)) National Importance (Dhanasar)
sustained EB-2 NIW

Energy Technology

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner's pro...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
sustained EB-2 NIW

Cancer Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. The AAO deter...
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 appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as a business administrator had national im...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to clearly and consistently articulate her proposed endeavor, providing varying descr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest the Director's determination that he had not established eligibility for a...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance (Dhanasar Framework)
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biochemistry

· 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 On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sewing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
remanded EB-2 NIW

Systems Analysis

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner made a material change to her proposed endeavor in response to an RFE. The AAO d...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Material Change To The Petition
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cleaning Business

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

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management And Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Job Creation Economic Effects
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Construction Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to maintain a consistent proposed endeavor throughout the adjudication process. The p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

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

Education

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

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the Director's decision that the petitioner failed to meet the three prongs of the Dhanasa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The decision contained several factual errors, lacked suf...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Educational Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial did not sufficiently explain the basis for its determination and failed to adequately ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balancing Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Taxation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in civil engineering had national importance,...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional; t...
Advanced Degree Professional National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor
remanded EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The decision failed to provide a detailed analysis of the ...
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

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, either as an ad...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse specializing in hemodialysis, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiving Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly changed his proposed endeavor from engineering to sales operation consulting afte...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Trade

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. Although her work as...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics And Transportation

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

Sciences, Arts Or Business

· Individual
The petitioner's combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

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

Finance And Investment

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

Educational Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to sufficie...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Motorcycle Customization

· 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 Academic Record High Salary Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sciences, Arts, Or Business

· Individual
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not present new ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Thermal Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the Di...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Marketing

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

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, while the AAO agreed the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Legal Administration

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts and provide supporting documentary evidence. The motion ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her wor...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed work as an architect. While ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, operating a travel agency, was of national i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain And Event Services

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the peti...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor was of national importance. While...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.)
remanded EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The Director's decision to revoke was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the record was incomplete, missing the petitioner's respon...
Dhanasar Framework Willful Misrepresentation Materiality Good And Sufficient Cause For Revocation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required legal standard. The petitioner did not establish t...
National Importance Motion To Reconsider Requirements Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Although the petitio...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice Salary Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors

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