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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance, as required by the...
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

Health And Fitness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a gym and martial arts studio, was o...
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

Sales And Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification due to in...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefits Of Waiver On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
remanded EB-2 NIW

Dental Prosthesis

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director denied the petition based on the 'national importance' prong without first conducting a full an...
Exceptional Ability Commanding A Salary Which Demonstrates Exceptional Ability Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts as required. The submitted reference letter was not co...
Motion To Reopen Standards New Facts National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatrics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, opening a pediatric clinic, had national imp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While his work as ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mental Health

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

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a lawyer has national importance, which is...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a financial manager was o...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Actuarial Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. W...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which was to expand hi...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Trucking And Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit required procedural documentation (uncertified labor certification forms) a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit To U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed as it did not allege a misapplication of law or policy. Although the motion to reopen successfully es...
Motion To Reconsider Motion To Reopen Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Commercial Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director found h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a physical therapist had national import...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her corporate tr...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Advertising And Marketing

· 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 High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
remanded EB-2 NIW

Artisanal Silk Weaving

· Individual
The Director revoked the petition due to a plagiarized book submitted as evidence. The AAO found that while there were issues with the evide...
Exceptional Ability Degree Relating To Area Of Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In A Professional Association Substantial Merit And National Importance Positioning To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare

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

Veterinary Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the three prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The United States
sustained EB-2 NIW

Horticulture Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, contrary to the Director's initial findings, was well-positioned to adva...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unclear

· Individual
The AAO dismissed both the motion to reopen and the motion to reconsider. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not ...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed the petiti...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Communications

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The evidence provided, including r...
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

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, establishing a martial arts academy, had n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the regulations do not provide for filing such motions on a previously rejected ap...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Jurisdiction Over Appeals Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The AAO found that while the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the appeal was ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· 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 (Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiving Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automobile Restoration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is restoring aut...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrician

· 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 License Or Certification 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations High Salary Or Other Remuneration Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. The Director initially denied ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Customer Service And Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Construction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor—operating a residential remodeling compan...
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

Marketing

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the prior appellate decision was based on an incorrect ...
National Interest Waiver National Importance Prospective Impact Motion To Reconsider Standard
remanded EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed. The AAO found the Director's analysis of the petitioner's 'ex...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Degree/Diploma/Certificate From A Learning Institution 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice Profession Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a local basketball academy, was of n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The AAO agreed with the Direct...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mining

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed work as a physical therapist was found to have substantial merit, she faile...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tax Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not contest the original denial of the National Interest Waiver, stating she a...
National Interest Waiver Willful Misrepresentation Motion To Reopen
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
sustained EB-2 NIW

Mathematics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner established eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

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

Veterinary Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a researcher in veterinary medicine, met all three prongs of the Dhanasa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The United States Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Occupational Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to op...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Benefits The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

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

Human Resources

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO found that ...
Advanced Degree Five Years Of Progressive Experience
remanded EB-2 NIW

Hazardous Waste Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was flawed. The AAO found that the Director incorrectly concluded the petiti...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism And Hospitality Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO found that ...
Advanced Degree Requirement Foreign Degree Equivalency Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as the occupation of...
Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Professional) Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

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

Security Services

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her work in ...
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

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability by meeting at least ...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Soccer

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
remanded EB-2 NIW

Corporate Wellness And Sports Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director mischaracterized the petitioner's occupation. The Director incorrectly ident...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

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

Business Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, providing consulting and mentoring services ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a tour guide and entrepreneur had national...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification Would Be Beneficial To The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Mechanics

· 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) Exceptional Ability (License/Certification) Exceptional Ability (Professional Memberships) Dhanasar (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar (Well-Positioned To Advance) Dhanasar (Balance Of Factors)
remanded EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classifi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Finance And Investment

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision contained critical factual errors. Specifically, the Director incorrectly evaluated ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Drilling Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision incorrectly applied the law. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Revenue Management

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

Social Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The peti...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oncologic Surgery

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

It Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, an IT consulting business, has national im...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

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

Medicine

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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, establishing a mortgage lending company, had...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as a member o...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a management consulting agency, had substant...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· 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 On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Religion

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification at the time of filing...
Advanced Degree Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physical therapist, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of opening a physica...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Banking

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not state new facts or submit new documentary evidence. The motion to reconsid...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
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

Oil And Gas Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO found that w...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest the Director's finding that they did not establish eligibility for the und...
Eb-2 Classification (Advanced Degree) Eb-2 Classification (Exceptional Ability) National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to materially change the proposed endeavor after filing the petition. Initially fo...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Material Change Of Petition
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Professions Holding An Advanced Degree

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed as moot. The petitioner submitted duplicate filings and requested they be consolidated, ...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While her plan to cr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO agreed ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO ...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Degree Or Similar Award 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Operational Risk Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in operational risk management had national i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. ...
Eb-2 Exceptional Ability Eb-2 Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance or that she was well-po...
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

Automotive Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standard. The petitioner did not establish that th...
Motion To Reconsider Standards

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