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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor was of national importance, a key requirement...
Proposed Endeavor Has 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
remanded EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The decision contained several factual errors, such as mi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although the Director ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Trade

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Or Similar Award
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas Industry

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was incorrect. The pe...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Benefit Of Waiver (Dhanasar Prong 3)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the endeavor was...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is a key req...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physiotherapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in physiotherapy and ergonomics had nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO agre...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit Of Waiver To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Veterinary Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor of opening a ...
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

Pipeline Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her endeavor had national importance. The AAO found she did not specify ...
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

Physical Therapy

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

Healthcare

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a healthcare consulting and education busine...
Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed that the pet...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

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

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, substantial merit and nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO agreed...
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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO withdrew...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the director acknowledged...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was procedurally deficient. The Director's decision failed to sufficiently exp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor had 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

Cosmetic Industry

· 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/Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, either as an advance...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor of providing health, safety, and quality cons...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, operating a startup marketing consultancy, h...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because new information revealed that a company associated with the petitioner was added to the U.S. Department of ...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

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

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While her plan to ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a special education teacher had 'national ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
10 Years Of Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Data Analytics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Communication

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although the AAO found...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. While the Director denied the petition on the second and third prongs of th...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework for his propos...
Substantial Merit National Importance Material Change
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bakery Industry

· 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 10 Years Of Experience License/Certification Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law And Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. She did not sufficiently descri...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to significant doubts about the authenticity and veracity of the petitioner's 'personal statement'. The AAO not...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although his work to i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. Although the AAO dis...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Exercise Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, a fitness company, had national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that t...
Eligibility For Eb-2 Classification (Advanced Degree) Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Karting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the underlying requirements for EB-2 classifi...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary/Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements/Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The AAO determined t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism And Hospitality Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner's for...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Restaurant Industry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the decision lacked proper analysis of...
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

Health Systems

· Individual
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 Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Maritime Transportation

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial lacked sufficient analysis and failed to discuss the evidence in the record. Specifica...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar Third Prong)
remanded EB-2 NIW

Food Service

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on erroneous evidence from a separate, unrelated case, specifically referenc...
Ten Years Of Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO found ...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Finance And Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was found to be procedurally deficient. The AAO determined that the Director's...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Telecommunications Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although the AAO con...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because although the AAO found the petitioner did qualify for the EB-2 category as an advanced degree professional,...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Golf Course Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish categorical eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The record did not ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

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

Pest Control

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

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed due to significant inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the petitioner's business plan. The plan provided confli...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, owning and operating a pet food and groomi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Security Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, a security consulting firm, had national i...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Artistic Direction

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

Commercial Management

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

Legal Consultant

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts and provide supporting documentary evidence. The motion ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cross-Cultural Leadership

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' requirement und...
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

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor meets the criteria for a National Interest ...
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

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO agreed...
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

Construction Project Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of operating a construction project service...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor in human resources consulting had national ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Obstetrics And Gynecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework, as the record was insufficient to...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary's proposed work had 'national importance.' While the AAO agr...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to define a specific proposed endeavor. The plan was deemed overly broad, vague, and ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fashion

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Work Experience Membership In Professional Associations License Or Certification Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Academic Records High Salary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome a prior summary dismissal. The petitioner did ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
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

Investment Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While his business pla...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Supermarket Industry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the Director's decision contained fact...
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

Conflict Resolution

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

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor of opening a human resources consulting com...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Soccer Coaching

· Individual
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 Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electronics Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he is well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. The AAO det...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Organizational Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Director found the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor or tha...
Advanced Degree Professional 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

Computer Network Architect

· 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/Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made impermissible material changes to her petition after it was filed. She changed her prop...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Impermissible Material Change
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed real estate construction endeavor had national impor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it failed to meet the legal standards for either a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider. The petition...
Motion To Reopen Standard Motion To Reconsider Standard Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as an English language arts teacher, includin...
National Importance Substantial Merit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Occupational Health And Safety

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner first failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as the record ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
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 Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, establishing sports medicine clinics, met ...
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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor in marketing and product development for the be...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' The AAO found the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiver On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. He did not establi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record/Degree License/Certification Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Sales

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in energy efficiency has national importanc...
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

Insurance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor of owning and operating an insurance agency h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided inconsistent descriptions of her proposed endeavor, shifting from working as a phys...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability) National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Framework) Waiver Of Issues On Appeal Motion To Reconsider Standard Procedural Filing Requirements (Form Eta 9089)

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