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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
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
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
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
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
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
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded due to critical errors.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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