EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
5038 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to demonstrate that the benefit of her work would be na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurosurgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work wou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mathematics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national impact of his work. While the petitioner created a personal...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oncology And Hematology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
National Interest Waiver Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The Director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner, a high school science and math teacher, did not establish that a waiver of th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Workers
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mathematical Physics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus of a labor certific...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medical Imaging
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a postdoctoral fellow in medical imaging, had established that a waiver ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not state new facts,...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because the attorney who signed the appeal form did not submit a new, properly executed Form G-2...
Improperly Filed Appeal Form G-28 Requirement For Legal Representation Legal Standing To File Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To National Interest
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Wireless Communications Technology
The Director denied the petition by focusing too narrowly on the petitioner's low citation count as evidence of influence. The AAO sustained...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope History Of Demonstrable Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole Published Articles And Citations Waiver Of Labor Certification
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that he satisfied the third prong of the NYSDOT national interest ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a kindergarten teacher, failed to meet the national interest waiver requirements. While her...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work as an elementary school teacher was found to have substantial intrinsic merit, ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The motion was denied because the petitioner failed to provide new evidence to overcome the previous decision. The AAO found that the petiti...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver analysis. Although the petiti...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Educational Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefits of her work would be national in scope or that she wou...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Information Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefits of her work would be national in scope, as required by...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A Us Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mathematics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mathematics teacher, failed to demonstrate that her work would have a benefit that is nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a neurologist, failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While h...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement With Influence On The Field As A Whole
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computational Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's evidence demonstrated sufficient influence on his field to meet the req...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a high school Spanish teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of her work were natio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the previous decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Physics
The appeal was initially denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he met the third prong of the NYSDOT national interest waiver f...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director foun...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Waiver Of Labor Certification Would Be In The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefits of the beneficiary's work were national in scope. The ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a high school science teacher, did not establish her eligibility for a national interest wa...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Autism Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work was f...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the basic eligibility for the underlying visa classification. The petiti...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his work was foun...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Scope National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a proposed high school science teacher, failed to demonstrate that the benefit of his work ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Corrosion Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in their analysis. The AAO first established that the petitioner, hol...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas
The motion to reconsider a prior dismissal was denied. The AAO maintained its finding that the petitioner did not establish eligibility for ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nephrology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the necessary influence in her field, which is required for the third ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Complexity Leadership
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the three-prong test for a national interest waiver. While the AAO determi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The Director and the AA...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of his work would be nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The AAO affirmed the director's prior approval of the petition, which was reviewed on certification. The decision clarified that the medical...
Advanced Degree Physician National Interest Waiver Work In Medically Underserved Area Public Interest Attestation Admissibility Requirements For Physicians (Ina 212(A)(5)(B)) Eligibility Of Doctors Of Osteopathy
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a middle school math teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of her work would be na...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver analysis. Although the pet...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neonatology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the required initial evidence, specifically his official academic record, ...
Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The motion to reopen was denied and the prior decision was affirmed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts to overcome the previ...
National In Scope Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefits of her work as a special education teacher were nation...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an educator and advocate, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement wa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Petitioner'S Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biological Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The AAO found that t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Greater Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Veterans' Services
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, applying the Matter of Dhanasar framework, found the petitioner's proposed endeavor to improve ser...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that his proposed endeavor in cancer research and treatment has su...
Proposed Endeavor Has Both 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 And Labor Certification Requirements
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Religious Administration
The director's decision was withdrawn and the petition was remanded due to a procedural error. The director adjudicated the case as an EB-1A...
Extraordinary Ability (Eb-1A) Exceptional Ability / National Interest Waiver (Eb-2 Niw)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The director revoked a previously approved I-140 petition based on a finding that the beneficiary had entered into a fraudulent marriage. Th...
Revocation For Good And Sufficient Cause Prior Marriage Fraud (Ina 204(C)) Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Religion
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was submitted by the Church of Scientology International, which was not the petitione...
Standing To File An Appeal Improperly Filed Appeal (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(2)(V)) Summary Dismissal For Failure To Identify Error (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(1)(V)) Identity Of The Petitioner
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biostatistics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, a biostatistician, demonstrated that her proposed work on HIV/AIDS clinical trials has subs...
Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification Requirements
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, applying the Dhanasar framework, found the beneficiary's work as a lead software engineer for a na...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Author And Lecturer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work was f...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Hematology-Oncology
The Director denied the petition, reasoning that the petitioner, a specialty care physician, was ineligible for a physician National Interes...
Physician Niw Medically Underserved Area Health Professional Shortage Area (Hpsa) State Public Health Department Attestation Primary Care Vs Specialty Care
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying visa classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the NYSDOT test for a national interest waiver. Althoug...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's research in nano-biotechnology and electrophysiology met the criteria f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitione...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar)
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cardiovascular Medicine
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner qualifies for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the profession...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Process Automation
The Director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a national interest waiver was warranted. U...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE), and was therefore considered to...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physician seeking a national interest waiver, failed to establish a valid employment arra...
Physician In Shortage Area Employment Arrangement (Employee Vs. Own Practice) Willful Misrepresentation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Hygiene
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Matter of Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Forensic Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although the Director found ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law Enforcement
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Professional Associations Membership Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Plastic Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a plastic surgeon, failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the...
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
Telecommunications And It
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner established his eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability and that his wo...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reopen was denied because it was filed untimely. The motion was received 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the ...
Timeliness Of Motion
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met the third prong of the national interest waiver test. The Director had den...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a high school math teacher, failed to meet the requirements for a National Interest Waiver....
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Greater Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reconsider was denied because it was not filed in a timely manner. The motion was received 34 days after the initial decision ...
Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issue was moot. A review of USCIS records indicated that the Petitioner had already become a...
National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver. Alt...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Be Beneficial To The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
The petitioner met the first two prongs of the national interest waiver test: her work has substantial intrinsic merit and is national in sc...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a past history of achievement with a degree of influence on the field ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of his work were nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
African French Language Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. The AA...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The motion to reopen was denied for failing to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner described personal circumstances instead of prov...
Substantial Merit National In Scope National Interest Benefit Over U.S. Worker Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the Petitioner had not established eligibility for a national interest waiver. On appeal...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Adverse Effect Of Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mathematics Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a mathematics teacher, failed to demonstrate that the benefit of her work would be national...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Interventional Radiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test, which requires showi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Publications And Citations Awards Presentations Peer Review
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the original denial was based on errors of fact, including a discussion of evidence from another case. Upon...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the Director f...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying classification as an in...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commanded A Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. On appeal, the petiti...
Degree Or Similar Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field Publications And Patents
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a high school chemistry teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of her work would be...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Anesthesiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although her work in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in mu...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pulmonology And Critical Care
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the governing NYSDOT framework. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Social Protection
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, applying the Dhanasar framework, found the petitioner's work had substantial merit and national im...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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