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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance And Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a consistent proposed endeavor. The petitioner initially proposed to wor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Pharmaceutical Science
The appeal was remanded because the Director's Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the NOIR mis...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Willful Misrepresentation Procedural Requirements For Revocation (Noir)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Medical Science
The Director revoked the initial approval, alleging the petitioner misrepresented his research experience and submitted questionable recomme...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish their underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor. Although the AAO f...
Willful Misrepresentation Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
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 Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because the preparer's signature on the Form I-290B was created by a word processor, which is...
Procedural Defect (Improper Signature On Appeal Form)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as a member of the p...
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
Educational Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Relations
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
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
Interior Design And Retail
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 Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Interior Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in interior design and business consulting ha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Adapted Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a wellness center. Whi...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Positive Economic Effects
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed with th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Radiology
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Final Merits Determination Advanced Degree Professional Dhanasar Framework (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar Framework (Well-Positioned To Advance) Dhanasar Framework (Balance Of Factors)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Language Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which involves teachin...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in food science had national importance. The ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, met three initial evidentiary criteria for exceptional ...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Final Merits Determination For Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hydraulic Equipment Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Exceptional Ability Degree/Diploma/Certificate From An Institution Of Learning License Or Certification For A Profession Dhanasar - Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar - Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Dhanasar - Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer And Information Systems Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Benefits The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Linguistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed that her prop...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Higher Education Administration
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that a national interest waiver was warranted. On appeal, the A...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found the ev...
Advanced Degree Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the initial eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The primary evidenc...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Parts Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner's b...
Substantial Merit National Importance Job Creation Economic Impact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her specific proposed endeavor. While the AAO...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architectural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner provide...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain
The appeal was dismissed because while the AAO found the petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
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 Letters Of Experience License To Practice Degree Of Expertise Significantly Above That Ordinarily Encountered
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed with th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance under the first prong...
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
Airline Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Degree Of Expertise Significantly Above That Ordinarily Encountered
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director concl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Investment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. The petitioner me...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions To The Industry Or Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as an advanced d...
Advanced Degree Professional Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Progressive Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The AAO found that the petitioner's proposed endeavor to practice an innovative prosthodontics technique had substantial merit and national ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
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 Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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 first prong o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Healthcare
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of operating an assisted living facility ha...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, operating a trucking company, had national i...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Water Purification
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor in water purification has national importance...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Personal Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a personal trainer had national importan...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework for his propos...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The AAO withdrew the Director's decision and remanded the case. The AAO found that the Director erred in concluding the petitioner qualified...
Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer Academic Record Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Motor Vehicle Dealer
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. The A...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - Ten Years Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Membership In Professional Associations Matter Of Dhanasar Prongs
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an industrial engineer, failed to demonstrate that her proposed consulting business had nat...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification, overturning the direct...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor. The AAO determined...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly found the petitioner qualified for the EB-2 classification based on an advanced deg...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The submitted business...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor in cargo transport and supply chain manag...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
Although the AAO withdrew the Director's finding and concluded the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced d...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor possessed national importance. The plan to ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Maintenance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to first establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individua...
Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after the petition was filed. He initially proposed...
Advanced Degree Professional 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
Pediatric Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although her work as a...
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
Computerized Metal Cutting And Fabrication
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 High Salary Dhanasar Framework: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Framework: Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Framework: Balance Of Factors Favors The Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dietician, failed to establish that their proposed endeavor to create a nutritional servi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO affirmed its prior decision, finding the petitioner failed to demonstrate that ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because although the Director and AAO agreed the petitioner's proposed endeavor had substantial merit, the petition...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a priest, failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' ...
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
Machine Learning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they are well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor. The evid...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Merit A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed IT consultancy has 'national importance.' While the ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the f...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar Prong 2 (Well-Positioned To Advance) Dhanasar Prong 3 (Balancing Of Factors)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aircraft Mechanic
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Final Merits Determination Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Quality Assurance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner did n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The United States Underlying Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was found to be insufficient for review. The AAO concluded that the Director's...
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
Social Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the national interest waiver framewor...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the dec...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Weighing In Favor Of A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Textile Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although the plan ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sustainable Products
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the f...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, operating a trucking company, had national...
Advanced Degree Qualification Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, a virtual reality educ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
While the AAO determined that the Petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, it dismi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Clean Energy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that while the petit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Crime Victim Advocacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. He did not pro...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
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 On Balance, It Would Benefit The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Progressive Experience Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Experience License To Practice High Salary
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a physical therapist for a professional ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner's proposed endeavor lacked substantial merit because it was vaguely de...
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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the endeavor h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individua...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor at the time of filing. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to crea...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business / Foreign Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree/Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Occupational Health And Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. The evidence di...
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
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as an individual...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience License To Practice High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the work was...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Athletic Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an athletic trainer, failed to establish the national importance of his proposed physical r...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance And Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record License To Practice Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO withdrew ...
Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Individual Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found signif...
Advanced Degree Professional Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found...
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
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