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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sports And Education
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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