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5038 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because, while the AAO found the petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification, it agreed with the ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physiotherapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, which is a prer...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the AAO found th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a dental clinic, has national import...
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
Security Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed security services endeavor under...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Job Creation Economic Impact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a pilot and pilot instructor was of nation...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking And Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, a key requirement of...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, establishing an educational consultancy ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to provide a suffic...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her work as a ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner d...
Advanced Degree (Bachelor'S Plus 5 Years Experience) Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the work of prov...
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the AAO ackno...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in the freight transportation industry had na...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business / Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed transportation enterprise had national importance. T...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting / It
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Facility Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as a facility manager had national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons, as a subsequent motion to reconsider filed by the petitioner rendered the appeal ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Although the AAO agr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business And Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed business and marketing consult...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor to run a physical therapy clinic had substantial merit, the record...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, the first prong of t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
It Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Records Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not submit any new facts or docu...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While his work providi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the petitione...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oil And Gas
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to make a material change to her proposed endeavor after filing, which is not perm...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Material Change To Petition On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, specifically that the propose...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a digital marketing ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor in cybersecuri...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, providing security services to combat drug t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the underlying EB-2 classification requirements. The AAO fou...
Advanced Degree Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Lumber Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed lumber retail and wholesale bu...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agribusiness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor met the 'national importance' prong of the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Finance And Investment
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was insufficient for review. The AAO found that the Director failed to adequat...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physical Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a fitness director had national importan...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Hospitality And Event Consultancy
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The decision lacked any substantive analysis and did not e...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Denial
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner impro...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dental Care
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. Although the Direc...
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
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of opening a mixed-use grocery store had na...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Welding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The petitioner's pla...
Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree Professional 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 as required under the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
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, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish basic eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitioner did not pr...
Advanced Degree Professional Progressive Experience Equivalent To Master'S Degree Evidentiary Requirements For Work Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance' as required by th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. Although the endeavo...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the endeavor ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was insufficient for review. The AAO found the decision lacked proper analysis...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time the petition was filed. The new eviden...
Advanced Degree Post-Baccalaureate Experience Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Experience High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed as the petitioner presented no new facts or evidence, and t...
National Importance Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechatronics Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree/Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as she...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Food Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although the Directo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in asset integrity management consulting had ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not sufficie...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
History
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a historian, failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of providing expert witness s...
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
Strategic Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO agre...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
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 Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the Director found the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although his plan to...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aesthetics And Wellness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nurse Auditor
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new, material facts addressing the reason for the prior denial, wh...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of her proposed endeavor in energy-efficient r...
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
Pharmacy
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts or submit new documentary evidence. The motion to recons...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance
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 ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Materials Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner provided only ge...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse, failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, a key re...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Investment Consulting
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to provide new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petition...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after filing, from working as an independent financ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO concluded the petitioner failed to establish his foreign degree was equivalent to a U.S. baccalaure...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in nutrition consulting had 'national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor—opening a training and placement company fo...
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
Trade Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in trade finance and operations management ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor in sustainable construction had 'national...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Test (Benefits Of Waiver Vs. Job Offer)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner's new evidence, including an updated business plan, failed to overcome the previous finding ...
Dhanasar Framework Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Substantial Positive Economic Effect Job Creation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Professional
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address one of the key grounds for the prior dismissal, w...
National Importance Advanced Degree Professional Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner waived the issue of his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 class...
Eb-2 Exceptional Ability Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Waiver Of Issues On Appeal Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to cr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or establish that the previous decision...
National Importance Substantial Positive Economic Effects Job Creation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural And Food Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor as required by the Dh...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Data Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. The AAO found that w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Veterinary Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor of providing mobile veterinary services h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Martial Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a judo coach. The AA...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the Director agr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Weighing In Favor Of Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutritional Supplements
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO de...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for either reopening or reconsidering the case. The motio...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Information Systems And Data Management
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision contained significant errors. The Director mischaracterized the petitioner's...
Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance Individual Is Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer And Labor Certification Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not provide a c...
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
Beverage Bottling Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he did not posses...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the prior finding that her proposed endeavor lac...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as the AAO determine...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed legal consulting endeavor was found to have substantial merit, it failed to...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Political Science
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not present any new facts or doc...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The AAO affirmed the D...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Corporate Wellness
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor as a corporate well-being consultant was found to have substantial...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
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