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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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

· Individual
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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