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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for such a motion. The petitioner did not present ...
National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cosmetology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a business owner and cosmetology instructo...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Degree Or Similar Award Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Social Work
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO concluded th...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
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 Experience License Or Certification Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Project Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a project manager, failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had a prospective impact ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a clear, detailed, and consistent description of her proposed endeavor. Du...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, operating a construction services company,...
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
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor as required by the Dhan...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a commercial pilot has national importan...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver (Dhanasar Framework)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geoscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Specifically, while the petitioner...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sustainability
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, specifically by not establishing t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
It Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While his endeavor w...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Driving Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a driving school, was of national importance...
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
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a human resources consultancy firm, has nati...
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
Industrial Mechanics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance, which is part of t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Health Care
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While the director...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Change Management
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Director erred in dismissing her motion to reconsider. The pe...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Dhanasar Framework
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed work as a physician, a key req...
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
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and A...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for either reopening or reconsidering the case. The motion t...
National Importance Substantial Positive Economic Effect Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Maintenance
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO found that no new facts were presented for the motion to reopen, and the motion...
Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Dhanasar Framework (National Importance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous decision, which found the proposed...
National Importance Substantial Merit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dentist, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor was of national importance. While...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Petitioner Is 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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, the first prong of t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management / Tourism
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
National Importance Job Creation Economic Stimulation Broader Implications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Event Promotion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor is of national importance. The AAO concluded ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect ap...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Dhanasar Prong 3
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Bioengineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they were well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor, a key requ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided conflicting information about his proposed endeavor in the initial filing and faile...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biosensor Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made a material change to their proposed endeavor after receiving a Request for Evidence (RF...
Substantial Merit National Importance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor. Although the AAO...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, as required by the f...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Veterinary Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, establishing a veterinary clinic, rises to...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Trucking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Degree/Diploma License/Certification High Salary Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While her accounting a...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Insurance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as an insurance sales agent and entrepreneur ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although her proposed endeavor ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor in human-robot interaction was found to have substantial merit and...
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
Business Incubation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar fr...
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
Industrial Maintenance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the Director a...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor as required by the fi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although th...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States (On Balance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Climate Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification, as he did not s...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as he did not demons...
Advanced Degree Five Years Progressive Experience Substantial Merit National Importance Material Change
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate exceptional ability in the final merits determination. Although the pe...
High Salary Or Other Remuneration Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Academic Record Letters Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Construction
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that his proposed endeavor, a construction and real estate com...
National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
International Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as an international financial specialist ha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pilot
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor, the second prong o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor as a business administrator had national im...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in international trade consulting had 'nation...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefits The U.S. (On Balance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Technology
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner's motion to reconsider failed to establish that the prior decision to su...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Economic Development
The AAO found that the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, withdrawing the Direc...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Entrepreneurship
Although the AAO found the petitioner eligible for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree professional, the appeal was dis...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Early Childhood 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
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor of working as a flight instructor had natio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement un...
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
Industrial And Mechanical Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geography Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the Dhanasar framework. Although his proposed endeavor...
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
Subsea Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed the propos...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Weighs In Favor Of Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sciences, Arts, Or Business
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit new fac...
Dhanasar Framework Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music
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 Experience High Salary Professional Memberships Recognition For Achievements And Contributions License Or Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Management Consultancy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to adequately articulate their proposed endeavor. The petitioner's description of the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain Management
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 U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Production Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO determin...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Test (Waiver Benefit)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Commercial Management
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit any new facts or supporting documentary evidence. The motion to rec...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Motion To Reconsider Standards
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed accounting firm had national importance. The AAO deter...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor in information technology has national impo...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hospitality 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 Advanced Degree Professional Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Final Merits Determination
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. The AAO found that h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Administrative Services
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not present any new facts or evi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to state new facts or provide new eviden...
National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The Director initially found...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Benefits The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
10 Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary Or Other Remuneration Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although the petitione...
Advanced Degree Qualification 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 of opening a dental clinic had national imp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Human Resources
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove eligibility as an advanced degree professional. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Jiu-Jitsu
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability: Degree/Award Exceptional Ability: 10 Years Experience Exceptional Ability: License/Certification Exceptional Ability: High Salary Niw: Substantial Merit And National Importance Niw: Well-Positioned To Advance Niw: Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO found ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Consulting
The decision was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in determining the Petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification Eligibility For Eb-2 Advanced Degree Classification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry And Materials Science
The decision was remanded due to procedural errors by the Director. The AAO found that the Director's decision on a combined motion to reope...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer Requirements Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standard by not identifying a specific error in the a...
Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider Substantial Merit And National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Market Research And Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in market research and data analysis had nati...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance 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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Record Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner's prior appeal was summarily dismissed for failing to submit a brief, and ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Proper Filing Of Appeal Brief
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hospitality Management
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the Petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification as a 'member of the pro...
Advanced Degree Professional Member Of The Professions Proposed Endeavor Material Change
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Renewable Energy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his specific proposed endeavor had national importance. While the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in the swimming pool construction industry ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
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