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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a startup transportation and logistics compa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which was to import ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed trucking business had national importance. The AAO f...
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
Electrical Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that she did ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Audiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as an audiologist had national importance. Th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her proposed endeavor had national importance, lacking evidence of broad...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the director's reasons for dismissing a motion to reopen and rec...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. While her proposed endeavor was f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Freight Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, operating a freight transportation company...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver (Dhanasar Prong 3) Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Of Job Offer/Labor Certification)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Engineering / It
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance'. While the AAO ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Home Healthcare
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, establishing a home health aide business, wa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the primary reason for the initial denial, which ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Underlying Eb-2 Classification Eligibility National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dental surgeon planning to open a clinic, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
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 The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Analytics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the AAO found th...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction And Trucking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the Director...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Telecommunications Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the petit...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management And Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Massage Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor possessed national importance. The AAO found ...
Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automation Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability upon final merits re...
Exceptional Ability National Importance Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Assistant
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to challenge the finding that her occupation, medical assistant, does not q...
Member Of The Professions National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Forest Nurseries And Environmental Conservation
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 Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Business
The AAO remanded the case because the Director's denial was flawed. The Director mischaracterized the petitioner's endeavor, failed to provi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Science
The appeal was dismissed due to a finding of willful misrepresentation of a material fact. The AAO determined the petitioner submitted a pla...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Telecommunications Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his specific proposed endeavor has national importance under the fi...
National Importance Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a microbrewery, has national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Home Health Care
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hairstyling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Ten Years Of Experience Membership In A Professional Association License To Practice High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, an academic consulting company, had national...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor of operating a home healthcare business had n...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an advanced ...
Advanced Degree Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Family Relationship Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a family relationship coach had national i...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Degree License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Interior Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. This did not meet th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Water Rescue Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor of operating a water rescue and scuba divin...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Underlying Eb-2 Eligibility
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources And Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a human resources and business development...
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
Athletic Training And Physical Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the Dhanasa...
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
Construction Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's proposed endeavor, while having substantial merit, was found not to have national importan...
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish categorical eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an ind...
Degree/Diploma/Award Ten Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary/Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements/Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in real estate management has national impo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business 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 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
Nursing Management
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or demonstrate an incorrect applicati...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Motion To Reopen (New Facts) Motion To Reconsider (Error Of Law Or Policy)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering And Risk 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 The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to conduct a proper final merits analys...
Exceptional Ability Academic Records Licenses Memberships Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Experience Letters High Salary Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the underlying requirements for EB-2 classification as an individua...
Official Academic Record Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions License Or Certification Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Equipment Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Educational Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the second prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires demonstrating t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a sales director had national importance...
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
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor to open a primary...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts, instead submitting a repackaging of previously provid...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Social Work
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fintech
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently establish the substantial merit and national importance of his propos...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Education Policy
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed and lacked sufficient analysis. The AAO found the decision's s...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Factors For Waiver Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Advertising
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the n...
Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Or Exceptional Ability) Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
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 Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as an area manager had national importance....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner was found to be barred from having the petition approved due to a prior fraudulent marriage....
Marriage Fraud Bar (Ina 204(C)) Bona Fide Marriage Substantial And Probative Evidence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor to open a nutrition c...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the national interest waiver. Although the AAO agreed sh...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a dredging business, has national importance...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Multimedia Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner did n...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned Benefit To The U.S.
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...
Proposed Endeavor Has 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
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Home Health Care
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner's proposed home health care endeavor was found to have substantial merit, she faile...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor is of national importance. Although the AAO...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional abi...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics Operations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he did not provid...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Culinary Arts
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to first make a determination on the p...
Exceptional Ability - Ten Years Experience Exceptional Ability - Membership In Professional Associations Exceptional Ability - Recognition For Achievements Niw - Substantial Merit And National Importance Niw - Well-Positioned To Advance Niw - Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Automation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the endeavor to ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly adjudicate the Petitioner's combined motion to reopen and reconsider. The AA...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' While the AAO agre...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Customs And Trade
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred in finding the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced...
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
Music Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. The AAO disagreed wi...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their specific proposed endeavor. While the g...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was deemed insufficient for review. The decision contained significant factual...
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
Food Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a virtual specialty food distribution market...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the AAO found...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Military
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO conclu...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Chaplaincy
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to first make a determination on the p...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the Director f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor or that a waiver would ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Refrigeration Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Years Of Experience
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly adjudicate the petitioner's combined motion to reopen and reconsider. While ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO also wi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of...
Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that their proposed endeavor rose to the level of 'national importance' un...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Audiovisual Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor possessed national importance. While her pl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a human resources consulting firm, has natio...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor has national importance. The pe...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor met the national importance requirement under...
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
Restaurant Industry
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor of opening a chain of restaurants was found to have substantial me...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds because it failed to address the most recent AAO decision. The petitioner did not submit new ...
Motion To Reopen (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(2)) Motion To Reconsider (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3))
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the AAO's most recent decision, instead focusin...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Exceptional Ability
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