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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Consumer Electronics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the professions hold...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific error of law or fact in the director's decision. Alt...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Metallurgical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While her work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Autism Education Research

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to meet the second and third prongs of the Dhanasar framework. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The original appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a physician who was the sole owner of the petitioning company, failed to establish...
National Interest Waiver Physician In Shortage Area Employer-Employee Relationship Employment Contract Validity Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish a consistent proposed endeavor. She provided multiple, varying descripti...
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 And Labor Certification Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
This decision denies a motion to reopen and reconsider a previously dismissed appeal. The petitioner, a multicultural education researcher, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Systems Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to support his claims. While he asserted t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for the n...
Degree Or Similar Award 10 Years Of Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Strategic Management And Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Us Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his past record justified projections of future benefit to the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neonatology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Radiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computational Linguistics

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO conducted a de n...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Quality Engineering

· Individual
The director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner, a quality engineer, did not establish that a waiver of the job offer req...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas

· Individual
The director revoked a previously approved petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer re...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Ophthalmology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While his research i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicinal Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director a...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that the benefit of her work was national in scope, as her i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided compelling evidence, including letters from independent experts and industry leader...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Graphic Design And Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability by meeting the minimum evidentiary requirements. Whi...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Development

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted to consider new evidence, but the underlying petition's denial was reaffirmed. The petitioner failed to pro...
National Interest Waiver Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Influence On The Field
sustained EB-2 NIW

Bioanalytical Chemistry

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, questioning the significance of the petitioner's citation record and his individual contribution...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification. Specifically, t...
At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commanded A Salary Or Other Remuneration For Services Which Demonstrates Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily because it was filed untimely, 35 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 33-da...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Security

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petit...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to support claims of widespread recognitio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work as an educator would be national i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the criteria for a national interest waiver. The AAO found the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification of exceptional ability. Th...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Petitioner Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that she qualified for a national interest...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Private Banking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Degree Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to demonstrate that the proposed benefit of her work w...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The motion was granted to reopen the case, but the underlying denial was affirmed. The petitioner failed to prove eligibility for a national...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dairy Foods Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the director found the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Psychiatry

· Organization
The initial petition was denied because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's impact and influence on the field met the th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of his work would be national in scope or that he would...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The director denied the petition, finding that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Elementary Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Contracting And Project Management

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the motion to reopen because it was untimely filed, well after the 30-day deadline, and the petitioner did not provide a r...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Proper Filing Of Appeal Brief Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. W...
Advanced Degree Equivalent (Bachelor'S Plus 5 Years Progressive Experience) Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oriental Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an alien of exceptional ability. The AAO found the eviden...
Academic Record (Degree/Diploma) 10 Years Of Experience High Salary/Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pathology

· Individual
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit Publications And Citation Record
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health Dentistry

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater degree than ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Energy Conservation And Environmental Sustainability

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove their central claim on appeal. The director had denied the petition finding ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Influence On The Field Citations To Published Work
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the benefits of his work would be nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Teacher

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Process Engineering

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's attorney failed to submit a newly executed Form G-28 (Notice ...
National Interest Waiver Form G-28 Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Anatomical Sciences

· Individual
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, finding that the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Systems Ecology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, did not establi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a teacher, failed to establish that she meets the criteria for a National Interest Waiver. ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The petitioner, a network an...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claims. The petitioner asserted that hi...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Hematology And Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum And Gas

· Individual
The director found that while the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, they failed to establish t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continuing impact on his field after graduating with his Ph.D. While...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it challenged the director's denial of an untimely motion to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner failed t...
Timeliness Of Motion Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dental Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Exercise And Nutrition Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the National Interest Waiver test. Despite presenting evid...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Specific Prior Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a formal request to withdraw the appeal. The decision was based solely on this wit...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
sustained EB-2 NIW

Green Technology

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, agreeing that the beneficiary's work had substantial merit and was national in scope, but findin...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The A...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed to state new facts or provide support...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work woul...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serves The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Radiology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed benefit of her work would be national in scope, or t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's initial appeal had been summarily dismissed for failure to submit...
Motion To Reopen Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5) Summary Dismissal Of Appeal (8 C.F.R. § 103.3) National Interest Waiver
sustained EB-2 NIW

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish sufficient impact and influence on his field to meet the third ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continued impact on his field after graduating with his Ph.D. While ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Mathematics

· Individual
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test by not demonstr...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Record Of Specific Prior Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the National Interest Waiver test. The Director found that...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Influence On The Field As A Whole
sustained EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding that the proposed benefit of the petitioner's work was not na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker

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