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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Historical Architecture
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts as required by regulation. The submitted evidence, inc...
Motion To Reopen Requirements New Facts National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting And Business Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' The Director and A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which was...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' While the AAO agre...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed legal consultancy business had national importance. Th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of their proposed endeavor, which involved sec...
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
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Consulting
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 Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an advanced de...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Individual Of Exceptional Ability
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 The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Administrative Services And Facilities Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either an advanced...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a key requirement fo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
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
Aircraft Mechanics
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to contest the Director's decision regarding the underlying EB-2 visa classification....
Underlying Eb-2 Eligibility Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Operations Management
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision, which summ...
Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Matter Of Dhanasar
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly adjudicate the petitioner's motion to reconsider. While the Director's decis...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Sales And Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to crea...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently define their proposed endeavor, vaguely stating they might work for t...
Advanced Degree Professional Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's endeavor was found to have substantial merit, she failed to establish its national i...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the Director ack...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiver)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her plan to op...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework. Alt...
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
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. Although the Direc...
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While the AAO acknow...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Exercise Physiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a wellness specialist had national importa...
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
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - 10 Years Of Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which was to open and ...
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
Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
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 Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the substantial merit and national importance of his proposed endeavor. ...
Advanced Degree Professional 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 Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Device Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they were well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor. The reco...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly introduced a new proposed endeavor in response to an RFE, changing from working a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
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 Degree Relating To The Area 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Degree From A University Membership In A Professional Association 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Insurance Brokerage
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, operating an insurance brokerage company i...
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
Cybersecurity Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner categorically ineligible for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitione...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mems Switch Research
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor, the second pr...
Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Model Or Plan For Future Activities Peer Review Activities Record Of Success Recommendation Letters
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aircraft Maintenance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO concluded th...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Ten Years Of Full-Time Employment Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Veterinary Medicine
The appeal was remanded because of a procedural error by the Director. The Director denied the petition based on the petitioner's failure to...
Adequacy Of Notice Of Intent To Deny (Noid) Submission Of Initial Evidence (Eta Form 750B/9089)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not submit new facts, but rather...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, the first prong of t...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Degree/Diploma/Certificate Letters Of Experience License To Practice Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to meet the basic EB-2 requirement for an advanced degree or its equiva...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made a material change to her proposed endeavor after the initial filing, which is not permi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
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
Cargo And Freight
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Systems Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of excep...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Policy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor 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 establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor as a marketing manage...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framewor...
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
Drilling Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently define his proposed endeavor, stating he might work for his current e...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Individual Is Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to evaluate whether the petitio...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. Although her plan to...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hvac
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Of Job Offer)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. After receiving a Requ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Production And Manufacturing Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement fo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Commercial 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 10 Years Of Experience Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas Industry
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly determined the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional and failed t...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Frozen Fruit Distribution
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After filing this appeal, the Petitioner filed a new and separate immigrant petition for the same visa cla...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, a key requirement un...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Healthcare
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made an impermissible material change to the petition after filing. The petitioner initially...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Material Change Doctrine
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, establishing a bakery, had national import...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although his plan to o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification. Th...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience Membership In Professional Associations License Or Certification Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education Administration
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 Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director incorrectly concluded that the Petitioner had not adequ...
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
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, providing legal and tax services for U.S. an...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Aircraft Mechanics
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial did not sufficiently explain why the petitioner's proposed endeavor lacked national im...
Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the general fiel...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a consulting company...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Recreation And Fitness Studies
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's initial proposed endeavor as a post-secondary teacher was found to lack national importanc...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Tourism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations License Or Certification Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was confusing and contained conflicting statements. The Director conflated the analysi...
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
Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the threshold eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual o...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided inconsistent and unreliable information regarding his proposed endeavor. He initial...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Beneficial To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as a dentist has national importance, a req...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her eligibility for a national interest waiver under the applicable NYSD...
National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest History Of Demonstrable Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources Counseling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While the endeavor w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a lawyer and legal consultant had national...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Freight Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Advanced Degree Professional
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Market Research
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly disregarded evidence, such as a business plan and support letters, that was submitte...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While his work in fi...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned Waiver Benefits The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although t...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Commercial Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a commercial pilot had 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 Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor of opening a dental clinic had national imp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil And Mechanical Engineering
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 Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business / Medical Device Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability by meeting at least ...
Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the Director fou...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical And Automation Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's arg...
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 Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an a...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the Director that the petitioner significantly changed her proposed endeavor after the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which is the first pro...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed financial consulting endeavor. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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