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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture And Sustainable Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the endeavor had...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly define her proposed endeavor, presenting two conflicting goals of being a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Test (Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not meet the underlying EB-2 classification requirement of an advanced deg...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Energy Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's benefit request was incomplete, as he failed to submit the required DOL Form ETA 750B or 9...
Requirement To Submit Form Eta 750B/9089 Dhanasar: Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts for reopening or establish that the p...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Service Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director concl...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hardware Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' The AAO determin...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Accounting And Finance
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was found to be procedurally deficient. The AAO determined that the Director's...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Life Sciences Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance. Although the directo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Design
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the initial decision was incorrect. The AAO found t...
National Importance Substantial Merit Potential Prospective Impact Substantial Positive Economic Effects
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his specific endeavor. The petitioner provide...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national importance, a key requiremen...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Waste Conversion For Energy Storage
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they were well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor, the seco...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance at the time of filing...
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
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual o...
Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Academic Degree License To Practice
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to present qualifying new facts for reopening or demonstra...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance Motion To Reopen (New Facts) Motion To Reconsider (Incorrect Application Of Law)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Religious Education
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the Director's analysis was incomple...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Furniture Importation And Interior Design
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the national interest waiver. The new evidence submitted, ...
Matter Of Dhanasar Job Creation Media Coverage Underlying Eb-2 Eligibility
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Occupational Health And Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. She provided only gene...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a civil project manager had national i...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
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 High Salary Or Other Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in the construction field had national import...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the first pro...
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
Aeronautical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly attempted to change his proposed endeavor from an employee to a business founder ...
Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her endeavor has 'national importance' under the Dhanasar framework...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cosmetology
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was filed with a deficient signature. The petitioner used a technology application to create a...
Signature Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made a material change to his proposed endeavor after filing the petition. He initially clai...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in freight hauling and transportation service...
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
Software Quality Assurance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found the pe...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework (Substantial Merit And National Importance, Well-Positioned To Advance, Benefit To U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in project management has national importance...
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements, having not provided new fact...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Dhanasar Framework
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Food Manufacturing And Distribution
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The decision lacked proper analysis of the evidence, did ...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Training And Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor. While the director...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Veterinary Dentistry
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 National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The motion was dismissed because it failed to meet the requirements for either a motion to reopen or a motion to reconsider. The petitioner ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Waiver Beneficial To The U.S. Prospective Impact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The business plan and ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The motions to reopen and reconsider were both dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner's revised business plan did not...
National Importance Substantial Merit Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Veterinary Medicine
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 Proposed Endeavor Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate Development
The appeal was dismissed because, upon de novo review, the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlyin...
At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commanded A Salary Or Other Remuneration Demonstrating Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor of opening a business coaching company ha...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Film And Television Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In A Professional Association Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Benefits The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the endeavor was...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The evidence indicat...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Social Work
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect ...
National Importance Of Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an accountant, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Th...
Eb-2 Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a nurse had national importance. Although ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a nurse had 'national importance' under th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aircraft Maintenance
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 Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Academic Record License Or Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Tattoo Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
National Importance Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aesthetic Beauty
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a required element o...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Regulatory Affairs
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was found to be deficient. The decision failed to adequately explain which EB-2 except...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor, starting an IT services company, had nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aircraft Maintenance
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his qualifications for the EB-2 category as an individual of exceptional...
Membership In Professional Associations Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience In The Occupation Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, opening a music school and cultural events...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Antiques Cargo Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the prerequisite eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying EB-2 eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability....
Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Experience High Salary Professional Associations Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in commercial management had 'national impo...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a dental surgeon has 'national importance'...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The U.S. (On Balance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Private Equity And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made an impermissible material change to his proposed endeavor after filing by introducing n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the National Interest Waiver. Although the Director's in...
Exceptional Ability Dhanasar: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar: Well Positioned To Advance Dhanasar: On Balance Beneficial To The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Math Education
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts establishing the national importance of her math tutorin...
National Importance Substantial Merit Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agronomy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the Dir...
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
Pharmacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification, ...
Academic Degree Professional License Membership In Professional Associations
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Epidemiology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that, contrary to the Director's decision, the petitioner did establish his eligibility as an...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the Director issued contradictory Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and made contradictory statements in the deni...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' prong of the Dh...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Frozen Fruit Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as required by the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. While the Director and 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 Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor in researching unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) was found to have...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Bioscience
The appeal was remanded because the Acting Director's denial notice was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to pr...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit 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 her proposed endeavor, a virtual business i...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts to warrant reopening the prior decision. The prior motio...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Of Motions 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(L)(I)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' Although her work ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Studies
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although the AAO found that ...
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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is a requireme...
National Importance Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Academic Record Relating To Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Or Certification Salary Or Other Remuneration Demonstrating Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow proper filing procedure. The petitioner incorrec...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Proper Filing Procedure For Appeal Brief
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed IT consulting company. The AAO d...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education And Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' While the AAO ag...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Home Healthcare
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, operating a home healthcare and physical sup...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resource Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance as required under the...
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
Business Management / Renewable Energy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present a clearly defined proposed endeavor. The description of the endeavor chang...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer And Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
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 Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sound Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' criterion under...
Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit Of The Proposed Endeavor National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish categorical eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted the Form I-140 with an invalid electronic signature. The decision clarifies that w...
Valid Signature Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Would Benefit U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing And Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petition was found to have a deficient signature. The petitioner electronically inserted a scanned copy...
Signature Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new fa...
Motion To Reopen (New Facts) Motion To Reconsider (Incorrect Application Of Law) National Interest Waiver (Matter Of Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Systems Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The Director and t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
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