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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Manufacturing Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance 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
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' The Director and t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Stem Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a STEM teacher, failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior summary dismissal was ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Submission Of New Facts Incorrect Application Of Law Or Policy
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Film Director/Editor
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed their proposed endeavor after the initial filing in response to a Request...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacy
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Martial Arts
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 Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Shooting Sports
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a shooting academy, possessed nation...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standards. The petitioner did not pre...
Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
It Sales Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a sales manager in t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the AAO determin...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit U.S. Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO determined that the appeal was a duplicate filing, as the petitioner had already sub...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had broader implications rising to the level ...
National Interest Waiver Proposed Endeavor National Importance Matter Of Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO re-evaluated the petitioner's eligibility and concluded he did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 ...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or supporting evidence. The motion to reconsider was d...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer Dhanasar Framework Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framew...
Dhanasar Framework Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Criteria (Academic Record, 10 Years Experience, Professional License, High Salary, Recognition For Achievements)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to provide new facts or demonstrate that the pri...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Animal Science
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner had previously failed to submit an appeal brief directly to the AAO as requir...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Requirements For Filing An Appeal Brief
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Animation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although her work was ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Test For Waiver Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mixed Martial Arts
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 Relating To Area Of Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a digital marketing consulting business, was...
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
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Professional License Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Power Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was deemed moot. Records indicated that the beneficiary had already become a U.S. permanent resid...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the national interest waiver framework. The petitione...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the AAO ackno...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. Although the Director foun...
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 Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Video Game Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance under the Dhanasar...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria established in Matter of Dhanasar. Although the director 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
Business
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the required legal standard. The petitioner alleged an error in the Directo...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, establishing a cosmetics and hair care pro...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, with the AAO finding i...
Advanced Degree Professional Qualification Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiving The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. Although the Directo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Legal Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. Although her plan ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reconsider National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The Director denied the petition because the Petitioner did not establish exceptional ability under the final merits determination, failing ...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor met the national interest waiver requirements...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law And Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's proposed endeavor was found to be overly expansive, vague, and not identified with suffici...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Airline Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not provid...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mining
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the prerequisite eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Professional Post-Baccalaureate Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Protection
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's decision was incomplete and flawed. The AAO determined there was insufficient e...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Foreign Degree Equivalency Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for procedural reasons. The petitioner failed to timely file their appeal brief within t...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Of Appeal Brief
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO concl...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a key requirement un...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Psychiatric Research
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had established the beneficiary's eligibility under the Dhanasar framewor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal, was improperly filed. The AAO determined that the petitioner's signature...
Valid Signature On Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO overturned the director's finding and concluded the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying E...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner's work revitalizing Indigenous languages through a school she founded had...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Factors To Determine Waiver'S Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The Director initially denie...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quality Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of their proposed endeavor in quality manageme...
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 And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Airline Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The Director and the...
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
Business Consulting
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner presented a new business plan for a different endeavor (business consulting) than ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing Substitution Of Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their 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 The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification based on exceptional ...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience High Salary Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the petitioner d...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his specific endeavor as a commercial pilot has national importance...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Finance
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 Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate how the AAO's previous decision was based on an incorrec...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quality Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a quality management systems consultant ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While his plan to prov...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. While the Director f...
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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Mechanics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Degree/Diploma/Award Ten Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements/Contributions Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the petitione...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the Director did not fully ex...
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
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a chef had national importance. The Dire...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a biomedical engineer, met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Insurance
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not state any new facts or support them with documentary evidence. The motion ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Personal Grooming Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner was found to be categorically ineligible for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification. T...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Occupational Health And Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, a key requirement unde...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Educational Consulting
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a lawyer, failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. Although ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitione...
Underlying Eb-2 Visa Classification Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Commercial Aviation
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision lacked a complete and accurate analysis. The AAO found that the Director failed to c...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Final Merits Determination Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Structural Engineering
The case was remanded because the Director denied the petition due to a 'deficient signature' but failed to provide any analysis or explanat...
Valid Signature Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either an advanced...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Soccer Coaching
The appeal was dismissed due to material inconsistencies in the petitioner's proposed endeavor. The petitioner initially filed as a 'soccer ...
Exceptional Ability 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 the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. Although the endeavo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Qualification Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction Management
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence was not sufficient to change the prior outcome. The motion to reconsider was dis...
National Importance Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was procedurally flawed. The Director's decision did not adequately analyze th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO de...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Degree, Diploma, Or Certificate Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Midwifery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, a midwives staffing company, had 'national...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the Director's decision lacked a meani...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Healthcare Auditing
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required criteria for exceptiona...
Academic Record Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted inconsistent and ambiguous evidence regarding his proposed endeavor. Initially, he...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her endeavor had 'national importance.' While her work as a special...
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
Gospel Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Other Remuneration Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as she did not provi...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her specific proposed endeavor to promote breastfeeding had natio...
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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to describe a single, consistent proposed endeavor, instead presenting multiple specu...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The United States
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