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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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