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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual ...
Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Advising
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a personal financial adviser has national ...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after filing the petition, from seeking employment ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Member Of Professions With Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standards. The petitioner did ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pediatric Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, a key re...
Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Production Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed production engineering consultancy had 'national imp...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fashion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor possessed national importance. Although the...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Art Education
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either an advanced...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Five Years Of Progressive Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a nurse assistant has national importance....
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Organizational Psychology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to substantially comply with the procedural requirements for a claim of ine...
Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Lozada Requirements) National Importance Prejudice
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, providing consulting services to small and m...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
It Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Experience License Or Certification High Salary Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Streaming Media
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in determining the beneficiary's proposed endeavor lacked national im...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Test (Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiving Job Offer) Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification. The petiti...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to provide new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the AAO affi...
Exceptional Ability Degree Or Award Related To The Field Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is a required ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S.
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was initially dismissed because the petitioner had not established he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. The c...
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
Pharmacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires showing the pr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, a multicultural after-school program, had ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Inventor / Entrepreneur
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor possessed national importance. The AAO foun...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner did not pr...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Business And Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the second ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Soccer Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO, upon de novo review, determined the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying ...
Exceptional Ability: Academic Record Exceptional Ability: 10 Years Of Experience Niw: Substantial Merit And National Importance Niw: Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Niw: Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as either an advanced...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Degree/Diploma/Certificate 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new evidence or demonstrate that the pri...
Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner significantly and fundamentally changed their proposed endeavor after receiving a Request fo...
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/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a business manager has national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required legal standards. The petitioner made ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Athletics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, a soccer academy, possessed national impor...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Would Benefit U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Culinary Arts
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new, material facts or establish that the previ...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy And Aesthetics
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 Degree 10 Years Of Experience License To Practice Salary/Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Supply
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO agre...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Toy Sales And Rental Business
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 Commanded A Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Corporate Event Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his specific proposed endeavor under the Dh...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor—providing financial, tax, and internationaliz...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Vocational Counseling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' While the AAO ag...
Eb-2 Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aesthetic Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her specific proposed endeavor, owning and operating a medical cl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided inconsistent information regarding his proposed endeavor, making it unclear whether...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacy
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The AAO affirmed its finding that...
National Importance Material Change Of Proposed Endeavor Dhanasar Framework Prong 1 Dhanasar Framework Prong 2 Dhanasar Framework Prong 3
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Performing Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor as required by the fi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the petitioner a...
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
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Data Analytics
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence submitted by the petitioner post-dated the original petition's filing date. The ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Agronomy
The appeal was remanded because the Director applied an incorrect legal standard to determine if the petitioner had engaged in a fraudulent ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver Section 204(C) Marriage Fraud Bar
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Infrastructure Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Safety Engineering
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to state new facts and provide supporting evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed be...
Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Framework Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in business consultancy had national importan...
Proposed Endeavor Has 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
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Organic Chemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director erred in concluding the Petitioner was not well-positioned to advance her p...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Is Beneficial
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Franchise Brokerage
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not present adequate evidence on appeal to overcome the Director's determination of inel...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Computer And Information Systems Management
The AAO remanded the case, finding that the Director erred in concluding the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professional. The AA...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Barbering
The appeal was dismissed because upon de novo review, the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 c...
Degree/Diploma/Certificate 10 Years Experience High Salary Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Matter of Dhanasar framework. Specifically, while t...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts to address the grounds for the previous denial. The AA...
Member Of Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, starting a local mechanic services company...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed human resources consulting business had 'national impo...
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
Personal Finance And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of providing accounting and financial consu...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar Prong 3)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish her qualification for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of th...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor in supply chain managem...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Nautical Science
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to properly analyze new evidence subm...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow filing instructions, sending the appeal brief to...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Proper Filing Of Appeal Brief
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Management
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 Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
Dhanasar Framework National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of their proposed endeavor under th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, developing lesson plans for students, ha...
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
Commercial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. The Director and the A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Data Science
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found the pe...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Quality Assurance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While his work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Management
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 License To Practice Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a lawyer, failed to sufficiently demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeav...
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
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. The AA...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fiscal Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record 10 Years Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Healthcare
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did no...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Significant Economic Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a special education teacher has national...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fraud And Loss Prevention
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the Dir...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide evidence or arguments to challenge the Director's conclusion that he was i...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dentistry specialist, failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national imp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial notice was procedurally deficient and lacked a detailed explanation for the de...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Film And Television
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While the AAO agreed...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, failing to meet the fi...
National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
It Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, as required by the...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO first withdrew the Director's finding that the petitioner qualified as an advanced degree professio...
Advanced Degree Professional Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit And National Importance On Balance, It Is Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the petition...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner aband...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in educational consulting had national import...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, the first prong of t...
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 appeal was dismissed for two independent procedural reasons. First, the petitioner did not file the appeal in a timely manner after the ...
Exceptional Ability Final Merits Determination Matter Of Dhanasar Prongs Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Commercial Flooring
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an advanced degree professional due to deficient evidence...
Advanced Degree Professional Progressive Work Experience National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sales And Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
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