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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasa...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Maintenance
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 On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Care
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a home health aide had national importan...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as a construction operations manager had 'n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Martial Arts
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or documentary evidence as required. The motion to rec...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, operating an HVAC and Smart Home systems com...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Degree Or Diploma Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor as a fitness director...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' While the AAO ag...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the Director fou...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a commercial airline pilot had national im...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Machinery Maintenance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture / Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. He did not provide sufficient...
Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Tourism Industry
The appeal was dismissed. While the AAO concluded that the petitioner successfully established his eligibility for the EB-2 category as an a...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 category as a noncitizen of exce...
Academic Record 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice High Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although her accountin...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Systems Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a systems engineer had national importance...
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
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance,' a key requirement ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor of providing financial consulting services ...
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 demonstrate the national importance of their proposed endeavor. The petitioner int...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Interior Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, which is a prerequis...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Retail Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a flight instructor, failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importan...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Asset And Project Management
The Director initially denied the petition for failure to establish EB-2 classification and for not meeting the national interest waiver req...
Eb-2 Classification Eligibility Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Management Consulting
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly denied the petition based on the conclusion that the petitioner made a material chan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S. (On Balance)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition And Wellness
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial lacked sufficient explanation and analysis. The decision failed to explain why...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Marketing And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had a potential prospective impact rising...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Capoeira
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record/Degree 10 Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements/Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the endeavor t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
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 Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Data Engineering
The Director denied the petition for failing to meet the three prongs of the National Interest Waiver test. On appeal, the AAO found that th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance And Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that his proposed endeavor, a financial and accounting consulting firm, ha...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Economic Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The Director found, an...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Process Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Instructional Design And Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance or that she is well...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Test (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
E-Commerce
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed e-commerce and consultancy endeavor had national imp...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Individual Is 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
Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as an exercise trainer had national impor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Helicopter Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was 'well positioned' to advance her proposed endeavor, which is t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new facts for the motion to reopen and did no...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in cargo transportation and logistics had n...
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 the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to pr...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her specific proposed endeavor. The AAO found...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Occupational Health And Safety
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standards. For the motion to reopen, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors For Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmaceutical Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Safety
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not present new facts, but rathe...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a specialized trucking company, was of natio...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Although...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management And Accounting
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 Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. Whi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Speech Therapy
Although the AAO found that the petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the appeal...
Eb-2 Eligibility (Advanced Degree Professional) Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the first pro...
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
Energy Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation Security
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. Although he h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a dental surgeon had national importance, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor as a digital marketing ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fitness And Well-Being
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor of providing fitness and well-being consult...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business/Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While his plan to crea...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Individual Is Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the reasoning behind the prior summary dismissa...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cosmetology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance, a key requirement un...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Foreign Trade
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify an error of law or policy in the prior decision. The AAO ha...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Commerce
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the director found the propo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Aided Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Final Merits Determination (Exceptional Ability) Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. (On Balance Test)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Language Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a language educator, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had 'national importanc...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed financial consulting endeavor had 'national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Systems
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 Five Years Progressive Experience Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Martial Arts
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or identify any specific legal or pol...
National Importance Advanced Degree Equivalent (Progressive Experience)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Residential Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the AAO found ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly define their proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar frame...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in logistics and supply chain improvement was...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Tourism Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While tourism in gen...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sales Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. While the A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a pilot had national importance. The AAO c...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner did not...
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
Flight Attendant
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds because the signatures on the Form I-290B and Form G-28 were determined to be duplicated elec...
Signature Validity On Appeal Forms
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Physics
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 Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental And Sustainability
The appeal was dismissed on de novo review because the underlying Form I-140 petition was improperly filed. The petitioner signed the form u...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Dhanasar: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar: Well Positioned To Advance Dhanasar: Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Beauty Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which is an at-home be...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the Directo...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endea...
National Importance Broader Implications Potential Prospective Impact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. There were significa...
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
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which is part of the...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Entrepreneurship
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her initial eligibility for the EB-2 category, which is a prerequisite f...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Relations
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed his proposed endeavor after filing the petition, from working as a public...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health And Safety Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Director t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, establishing a health and wellness clinic, w...
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
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her management consulting business had 'national importance.' Whi...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to provide new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petition...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, which was to launch a ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a business training and consulting company, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the director a...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer
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