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5038 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds, as the petitioner's previous motion was not timely filed. The petitioner argued that the 'ma...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Mailbox Rule
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education And Entrepreneurship
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or evidence to support a motion to reopen. For the motion to recon...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Rfe Response Late Filing Due To Mail Carrier Delay
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sales Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance,' which is the first...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in accounting and insurance had national impo...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her specific proposed endeavor, as required b...
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
Cosmetology
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the grounds for the prior summary dismissal of...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
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 Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Transportation And Logistics
The appeal was remanded because the Director made factual errors, incorrectly claiming the petitioner submitted no evidence for the 'well-po...
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
Physical Fitness
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts supported by documentary evidence. The motion to reconsi...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Dhanasar Framework (National Importance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Online Instruction
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts or provide supporting documentary evidence. The motion t...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Framework Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sales Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to first establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individua...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Needs Education
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the standard for such a motion. The petitioner did not establis...
Motion To Reconsider Standard
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar ...
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 Requirements Of A Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Architecture And Construction
The Director's denial was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the initial decision was not based on the record. The Director misiden...
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
General And Operations Management
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed primarily because they were untimely filed. The petitioner argued for the application of...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Mailbox Rule
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Maintenance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability for the underlying E...
Degree In Area Of Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commands A Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
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 Experience License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor, which is part of the...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Urban Planning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance, a key prong of the M...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the previous combined motion was filed untimely. The AAO rejected the petitioner...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Date Of Receipt
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's initial business plan for a restaurant franchise was vague, lacked critical details, and w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Analysis
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Repair
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner's prior motion was determined to be untimely filed. The petitione...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agribusiness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to first establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the Director ack...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor. While the Director and...
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
Quality Assurance Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Commercial Flooring
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eb-2 Advanced Degree Professional Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Dhanasar Prong 3: On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. Although his busines...
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
Operations Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as an operations manager for an auto parts wh...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or documentary evidence. The motion to reconsider was d...
National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Journalism
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed work. While the endeavor had s...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned On Balance Test
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Automotive Repair
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor in paintless dent rep...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Physiotherapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO found numero...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Foreign Equivalent Degree Dhanasar Framework Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Supply Chain And Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed logistics consulting business had 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
Quantum Mathematics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, which requires demonstrating the p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Biotechnology
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly analyzed the petition under the Matter of Dhanasar framework. The Director conflate...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor was of national importance. W...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit To U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Financial Sector
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in the financial sector met the 'national imp...
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
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, a trucking company...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not properly challenge the Director's reasons for dismissing her motions to reopen and r...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in real estate had national importance. The A...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed IT consulting firm. The AAO dete...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture And Urban Planning
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in architecture and urban planning was of nat...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Speech Therapy
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the matter remanded because the Director incorrectly dismissed the Petitioner's motion to reopen/r...
Timeliness Of Motion Covid-19 Filing Flexibilities
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Restaurant Management
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit any new evidence or assert new facts. The motion to reconsider was ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eb-2 Classification
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Security Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a security consulting business, had national...
Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Humanitarian Aid
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor has national importance. The AA...
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
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor was of national importance. The AAO determine...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S. (On Balance)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO agreed that the p...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Power Systems Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Technology Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor is of national importance. While his work in ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, the first prong of the...
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
Agribusiness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO determined t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Test (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surveying
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, offering surveying services through his comp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit) Individual Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Power Engineering
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, Waiver Benefits The U.S.
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, an electrical engineering consulting company...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Chemistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to delineate a single, specific proposed endeavor, instead presenting multiple diverg...
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
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO found that h...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Complex Networks
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly analyzed the petition under the Dhanasar framework. The Director mischaracterized th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Artificial Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his proposed endeavor. Although his researc...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Optometry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor in the United...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a marketing specialist has 'national impor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required standards. For the motion to reopen, ...
Eb-2 Exceptional Ability Dhanasar Prongs Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Petroleum Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor met the criteria for a National Interest ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in management consulting was of national impo...
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
Financial Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Ergonomics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that...
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
Food Distribution
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner incorrectly claimed their prior appeal was summarily dismissed,...
National Importance Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance Balance Of Factors Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor as a legal consultant...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a technical solutions consultancy firm, has ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the fir...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Benefit To The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Industrial Engineering
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate how the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect a...
Exceptional Ability National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Training And Development
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, a training and development consultancy for...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Digital Marketing
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 Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for either reopening or reconsideration. The motion to reope...
Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards Material Change To Petition Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate his proposed endeavor's national importance. The AAO determined that w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation
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, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Engineering And Cybersecurity
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the evidence...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of his specific proposed endeavor as required ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States (On Balance Test)
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Software Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was flawed and insufficient for review. The Director failed to properly analyze severa...
Exceptional Ability License To Practice Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions High Salary Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Occupational Health And Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor possessed the required national importanc...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed management consulting business had 'national importanc...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The AAO determin...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their 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 U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest the specific reasons for the Director's denial of the motion to reopen/rec...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmaceutical Sales
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor has 'national importance.' The AAO found th...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to file the motion within the requi...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Proper Filing Location
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pet Apparel
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts or provide supporting documentary evidence. The motion t...
National Importance (Dhanasar) Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Production Engineering
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national impor...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Market Research And Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a new business plan on appeal that materially changed the proposed endeavor, which...
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
Venture Capital
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor has national importance under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's decision was deficient. The AAO disagreed with the Director's finding that the ...
Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pastoral Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance,' which is the first...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Impermissible Material Change
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Ophthalmology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO conclud...
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
Legal Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, a legal and customs consulting business for ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
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