EB-2 NIW AAO Decisions

Browse 5038 EB-2 NIW decisions through a smaller, crawlable category hub instead of one oversized index page.

Need filters or semantic search? Use the full decisions database.

EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
5038 total decisions Page 33 of 51
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sports And Education

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to properly submit the required brief and e...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. While the director...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
remanded EB-2 NIW

Renewable Energy

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial failed to sufficiently explain its reasoning or analyze the evidence submitted...
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

Real Estate Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification based on exceptional ...
Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Matter Of Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Tax

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. Although the en...
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

Early Childhood Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish categorical eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification...
Eb-2 Advanced Degree Professional Eb-2 Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Motion To Reconsider Standards Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver National Importance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to determine the petitioner's underlyi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Health Care Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, starting a home health care company, was of ...
Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which is the first pro...
Advanced Degree Professional National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer (Dhanasar Prong 3)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a clear, consistent, and specific proposed endeavor at the time of filin...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor met the first prong of the Dhanasar framewo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner's newly submitted professional plan failed to establish the nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor of owning and operating a freight trucking bu...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources And Marketing Communication

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

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because it was not filed within the required 30-day period. The AAO deter...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen National Importance Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily because it was filed untimely, more than 30 days after the appellate decision. The regulati...
National Importance Waiver Benefit To The U.S. Timely Filing Of Motion To Reconsider Incorrect Application Of Law Or Policy
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Management Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While he detailed his ...
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

Child Welfare

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

Law Enforcement

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ab...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience High Salary Memberships In Professional Associations
remanded EB-2 NIW

Criminal Justice And Law

· Individual
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error by the Director. After initially approving the petition, the Director improperly issued a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Procedural Requirements For Revocation (Noir)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Telecommunications

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their specific proposed endeavor had national importance, which is ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar)
remanded EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was deemed insufficient for review. The AAO found that the decision lacked ana...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded. The AAO withdrew the Director's conclusion that the Petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional, findin...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Experience High Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state any new facts, as required. The motion to reconsider was dismissed...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fitness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed work as a fitness director had national importance bey...
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

Business Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she is well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. The Direct...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tax/Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' Although her wor...
Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Professional) Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Audiovisual Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Speech Therapy And Healthcare Services

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

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. Although the work ha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, which was to create ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required legal standards. She did not establis...
National Importance Substantial Merit Motion To Reopen Standard Motion To Reconsider Standard
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Reinsurance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a reinsurance brokerag...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed financial services business. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing And Home Health Care

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her endeavor t...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Taxation Law

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any new facts or documentary evidence. The motion to reconsider w...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state any new facts or submit new documentary evidence. The motion to re...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Broader Implications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for ...
Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Final Merits Determination For Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Exercise Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO withdrew the Director's finding that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classificatio...
Advanced Degree Post-Baccalaureate Experience Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. The AAO affi...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish that the previous decision...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law...
Eb-2 Advanced Degree Requirements Post-Baccalaureate Work Experience Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, opening an IT consulting firm, had nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor to operate smoothie f...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the proposed endeavo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the requirements for such a motion. The underlyin...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar Prong 2 (Well-Positioned To Advance) Dhanasar Prong 3 (Balancing Test) Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. While the AAO found ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Actuarial Science

· Individual
The petitioner's motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because it did not state new facts or include ...
National Importance Substantial Merit Well Positioned Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the threshold eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The pe...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Insurance And Pet Services

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

Social Work

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Colorectal Cancer Research

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

Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitio...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automobile Repair

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner had previously failed to file his appeal brief wit...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Procedural Filing Requirements For Appeal Briefs
remanded EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Oncology

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

Marketing

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed. The AAO's prior decision summarily dismissed the appeal because a brief was not timely received. The...
Motion To Reconsider Standards Proper Filing Address For Appeals
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor to practice law had 'national importance' und...
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

Project Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Exceptional Ability 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)(F) - Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' While the direct...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computational Materials Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the petiti...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Skydiving

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The AAO determi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Water Purification

· Individual
The combined motions were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not state a new fact or support it with d...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor National Interest Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of providing physical therapy services had ...
Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree) Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceuticals And Diagnostic Laboratories

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, opening an affordable clinical analysis la...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Freight Packing And Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the petiti...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management / Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error. The Director's denial was based on the petitioner failing to establish the 'national impo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Filmmaking

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

Solar Energy

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

Aviation

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

Business Management

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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an advanced ...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor in architectural design had national importance...
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

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the Director f...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Beauty Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Experience License To Practice High Salary Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded EB-2 NIW

Behavioral Research

· Individual
The Director revoked an approved petition based on a finding of willful misrepresentation, specifically a forged signature on a recommendati...
Willful Misrepresentation Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cargo Transportation & Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

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

Restaurant Management

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. For the motion to reopen, the petitioner's evidence (a tracking receipt) was deemed ins...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Media

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification. ...
Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions License Or Certification Evidence Of High Salary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed their proposed endeavor from an aviation security instructor to an airlin...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Vascular Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's research on aortic aneurysms and dissection has both substantial m...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Services

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Executive Assistance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to consistently articulate their proposed endeavor, changing it significantly between...
Substantial Merit National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Form I-140 was not properly signed. The petitioner used an electronic or digitally produced signature, ...
Valid Signature On Petition
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Food Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner was categorically ineligible for the underlying EB-2 classification. The ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Legal Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to es...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded EB-2 NIW

Education Technology

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was found to be insufficient. The AAO determined that the Director failed to conside...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver'S Benefit To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Heavy Equipment Maintenance And Repair

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement un...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer Requirement Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Relations

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

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in logistics consulting has national importan...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

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

Construction

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in affordable housing had national importan...
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

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first pro...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the supporting documents, specifically the personal statements, unreliable due to low-resolut...
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

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his specific proposed endeavor. The AAO found...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Eb-2 Advanced Degree Qualification

Turn these precedents into a draft

MeritDraft uses real AAO decisions to help attorneys and self-petitioners draft stronger O-1 and NIW arguments faster.

Start Free Trial →