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5038 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aquacultural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' prong of the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance beyond their own co...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Economics And Finance Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on a completely erroneous understanding of the petitioner's proposed endeavo...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO adopted and affirmed the Director's decision. The Director had concluded that while the petitioner'...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Instrumentation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has national importance. While the endeav...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Language Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, creating a school for teaching Russian and G...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Topography
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor possessed the required 'national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the home-fl...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Influencer Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, operating a digital influencer marketing c...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a software developer entrepreneur was found to have substantial...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the AAO...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Technology
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to show the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of...
National Importance Broader Implications Job Creation Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dermatology
The Director concluded that the petitioner failed to meet all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework, finding the proposed endeavor lacked n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a pilot and aviation administrator had...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The evidence did n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate their proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director conclude...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Professional Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(D) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor to open several compoun...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a registered nurse, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. In the prior appeal, the petitioner failed to challenge the Direc...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director t...
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
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a required element o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts supported by documentary evidence. The motion to reconsi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner prese...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor as required by the Dh...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Sales And Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly analyze the petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification,...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's pla...
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
Engineering / Drone Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of their proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed wit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Computer And Information Systems
The decision was withdrawn and the matter remanded primarily for procedural reasons. The petitioner did not receive a copy of the written de...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Interest Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director made a material factual error by incorrect...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Eligibility As A Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed business consulting endeavor. Th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aeronautical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed 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 establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director found t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor under the secon...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed entrepreneurial activities had 'national importance....
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Boxing Coach
The appeal was remanded because the record was incomplete. The petitioner's timely response to a Request for Evidence (RFE) had not been inc...
Incomplete Record Rfe Response Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her pro...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts, only rearguing points that had been previously address...
Substantial Merit National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Healthcare Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. While ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources And Business Development
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Content Analysis
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision incorrectly applied law fo...
National Importance Motion To Reconsider Standards Motion To Reopen Standards
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the Directo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The United States (On Balance Test)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Athletic Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor as an athletic trainer has national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Advising
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence was submitted well after the petition's filing date and could not establish elig...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Eligibility At Time Of Filing Broader Implications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the AAO ack...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Tourism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as the evidence for ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to analyze and discuss the evidence...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although the petitioner qualif...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. He did not prov...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the basic EB-2 eligibility requirement of holding an advanced degree or its e...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, developing software for the property managem...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychoanalysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While her work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided insufficient and inconsistent evidence regarding the nature of his proposed endeavo...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability 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
Information Technology
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the first pro...
National Importance Prospective Impact Job Creation Positive Economic Effects
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The Director found, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Process Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although the AAO f...
Advanced Degree Progressive Experience Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance, with the Director fi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Management Consulting
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 Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, creating a human resources consulting comp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly and consistently define her specific proposed endeavor. The petitioner pre...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Veterinary Medicine
The Director denied the petition based on the discretionary national interest waiver criteria. However, the AAO found significant discrepanc...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Material Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which was to estab...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance beyond his own busi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.) Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed with ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Orthopedics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. Although the AA...
Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish proper grounds. The petitioner's initial appeal was summarily ...
Motion To Reopen Procedural Filing Requirements Timely Submission Of Brief
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability for the underlying E...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Interior Design
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not present new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed beca...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance or t...
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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's proposed endeavor in advanced computing and artificial intelligenc...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The AAO agreed with ...
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
Technology Transfer
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although the petit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's proposed endeavor was found to be overly broad, inconsistent, and not sufficiently specifi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physiotherapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to first establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The record...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability 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 the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 visa classification. The AAO c...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automation And Control
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The Petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor of operating a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not adequate...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Tax Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The petitioner's profe...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Facilities Management
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification, as the occupation of f...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed legal and corporate consultancy ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a commercial airline pilot, failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had 'national ...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his specific proposed endeavor—as a Portuguese language educator ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking And Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed trucking and logistics company had 'national importanc...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Works Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because it was not about the merits of the original petition, but rather about the dismissal of a motion to reopen....
Motion To Reopen Requirements Proper Mailing Of Decision
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) - Academic Record 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - Ten Years Of Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(D) - High Salary 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Professional Associations 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance Dhanasar Prong 3: On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' criterion und...
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
Clean Energy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, as required by the fir...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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