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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Early Childhood Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor is of national importance. The AAO agreed w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States Advanced Degree Professional Material Change
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made a material change to his proposed endeavor in response to a Request for Evidence, shift...
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

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Occupational Health And Safety

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in occupational health and safety consulting ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance Beneficial To The United States To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in human resources consulting had national ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to open...
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

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a civil engineering and construction company...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Although her plan ...
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

Business And Corporate Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds before addressing the merits of the case. The AAO found that the petitioner's signatures on t...
Signature Validity
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate Investment

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, a platform to connect Latin American inv...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his specific endeavor as a franchise and business management consul...
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

Tourism

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to present qualifying new facts or establish that the prio...
National Importance Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor...
National Importance Potential Prospective Impact Broader Implications Positive Economic Effects
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the deficiencies identified in the prior decis...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar Prong 2 (Well Positioned To Advance) Dhanasar Prong 3 (Balance Of Factors) Advanced Degree Eligibility Exceptional Ability Eligibility
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner, an airline pilot, failed to establish that his specific role had...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· 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 License To Practice Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Conflict Resolution

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the national interest waiver framewor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Compliance

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial of the motion to reopen was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to provide any...
National Importance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Purchasing Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to personally sign the Form I-140 with a valid handwritten signature. The Director fo...
Valid Signature Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation Maintenance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Occupational Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, a key requirement of t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Requirements Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO concluded...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Data Integration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, providing data integration consultancy servi...
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

Aircraft Mechanic

· 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, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· 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 Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources / Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 immigrant classification. The AAO af...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Language Services

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasa...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of their proposed endeavor. While the Director...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying classification as an individual of except...
Exceptional Ability 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) (Official Academic Record) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) (Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience) Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, not meeting at leas...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record License To Practice A Profession Membership In Professional Associations National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the AAO agreed that the p...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Health Informatics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO concluded th...
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

Legal Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a legal consultant had 'national importanc...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Services And Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not demonstr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dermatology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not present new facts or supporting documentary evidence. The motion to recons...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Technology

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or demonstrate that the prior ...
Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Relating To The Area Of Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Audiovisual Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, which is the first pro...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

It (Oil And Gas)

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that their endeavor lacked ...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Balancing Factors (Dhanasar Prong 3)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the AAO agreed t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Photography

· 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 Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience Membership In A Professional Association National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Framework) Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceutical Production

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, operating a financial and tax consultancy ...
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

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. Although her work was ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Animal Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Interpretation And Translation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor to create an interpreti...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish his eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of th...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Radiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement of...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· 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 Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Compliance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the propos...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Baking And Pastry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 exceptional ability classification. ...
License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

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...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(D) - High Salary 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(E) - Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in business management consulting possessed n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance 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

Finance And Insurance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The petitioner did n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the petition...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Advanced Degree Requirement National Importance Economic Impact Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, owning and operating a concrete paver manufa...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the Dhanasa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmacy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, creating a wellness product and health con...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor of consulting for small and medium-sized ente...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a business ...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts supported by documentary evidence. The motion to recon...
National Importance (Dhanasar) Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement un...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Intelligence And Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the Director's finding that the petitioner did not establish the national importance of he...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Advisory

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a hydraulic hose repai...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States (On Balance)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While his work as ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director conclud...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor of working as a flight instructor has nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO agreed with the Directo...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, a requirement of t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial And Organizational Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her work advis...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Process Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner presented a new, materially changed endeavor, which is not permitted. The motion t...
National Importance Potential Prospective Impact Broader Implications Job Creation Positive Economic Effect
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Bid Procurement

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a National Interest Waiver. The...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. (On Balance Test)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Intelligence

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which involved opera...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States (On Balance)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor, which is the first p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner appealed the Director's decision to dismiss a motion to reopen and reconsider...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, although the AAO determined the petitioner's proposed endeavor had substantial merit, it found she did not...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Moving And Storage Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
License To Practice Membership In Professional Associations High Salary Or Remuneration Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an a...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed financial consulting business was of national importan...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a financial consulting business for U.S. sta...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed financial consultancy. Althoug...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The petitioner failed to provi...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sports Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her work as a so...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree p...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision to summarily di...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Risk Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the endeavor was...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Radiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national importance, as they did not ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, a key requirement unde...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, operating a tax consulting company, was ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiver On Balance

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