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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as a chief health officer had national import...
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

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that they are well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor. The ...
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

Logistics Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability License To Practice The Profession Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions 10 Years Of Full-Time Experience Salary Demonstrating Exceptional Ability Membership In A Professional Association
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· 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 Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Final Merits Determination
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework: that the proposed endeavor ha...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting And Finance

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit any new facts or evidence as required. The motion to reconsider w...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timely Filing Of Motions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aerospace Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently define a specific proposed endeavor. The petitioner described his gen...
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

Business Consulting

· Individual
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 Official Academic Record License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Eco-Friendly Furniture Manufacturing

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

Educational Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The petitioner did n...
Advanced Degree Member Of The Professions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or demonstrate a legal error in the AAO's...
Substantial Merit National Importance Broader Economic Impact
remanded EB-2 NIW

Food Industry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found the decision failed to analyze the s...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate their proposed endeavor met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework...
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

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The Director had previously dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider as un...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide credible evidence to prove her p...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Audiovisual Production

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision incorrectly applied t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Potential To Employ U.S. Workers
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Technology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of la...
National Importance Potential Prospective Impact Broader Implications Substantial Positive Economic Effects
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Performing Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification as an individual...
Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

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

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Music

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

Nursing

· 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 Degree 10 Years Of Experience License To Practice Membership In Professional Associations Dhanasar Prong 1: Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Prong 2: Well-Positioned To Advance Dhanasar Prong 3: Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide 'new facts' as required. The submitted evidence was either a rep...
Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Licensure Or Certification Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, establishing an accounting consulting firm...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Fitness

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

Power Systems Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. Although the ...
Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Individual Is Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bars And Restaurants

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or evidence, only resubmitting previous documents. The m...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eb-2 Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of establishing a business administration m...
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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. The AAO found that t...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Mechanics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his specific proposed endeavor has national importance. While the p...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The record did not d...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Degree Plus Five Years Of Progressive Experience
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the standards for such motions. The petitio...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience
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 field is g...
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
remanded EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed. The Director's decision lacked a proper analysis of the submi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Veterinary Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a veterinarian, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance unde...
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

Applied Linguistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the Dhanasar fram...
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

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she held the foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, as the...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Customary Degree Requirement For Specialty
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cyber Security

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the first pro...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (National Importance)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Advanced Manufacturing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate 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 For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Strategic Communication

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor as required by the ...
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

Culinary Arts

· Individual
The motions were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish her eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced ...
Advanced Degree Progressive Experience National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Restaurant Industry

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence submitted was too general and did not specifically address the petitioner's prop...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO concluded ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Barbering

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new facts to establish eligibility for the underlying ...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Technology / Risk Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor is of national importance. Th...
Substantial Merit National Importance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Management Consulting

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the underlying appeal was untimely. The petitioner argued that mailing the appea...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded EB-2 NIW

Human Capital Formation

· Individual
The Director revoked the previously approved petition after a Department of State investigation could not verify the petitioner's work exper...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver Advanced Degree Professional Revocation Standard
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the Director's dec...
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

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the previous motion was filed untimely. The petitioner argued that the su...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Filing Date Upon Receipt New Facts For Motion To Reopen Incorrect Application Of Law For Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor in civil engineering was found to have substantial merit, the reco...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Consulting

· 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

Music

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Director had reopened and subsequently approved the petition after the initial denial, which meant the...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was not filed within the required timeframe. The petitioner's initial attempt to file was reje...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Proper Filing Location Requirement For New Facts/Evidence For Motion
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts or identify any specific legal or policy ...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the general impo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The United States)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Safety Engineering

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

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that her proposed endeavor, a human resources company, has national import...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· 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 Endeavor Balance Of Factors Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor as an aircraft maintenance consultant has n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
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...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as an environmental science teacher had natio...
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

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was not filed within the required timeframe. The petitioner failed to provide n...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Filing Timeliness Mailbox Rule
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Radiology

· 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 Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Automation

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed to state new facts as required, and t...
Motion To Reopen (New Facts) Motion To Reconsider (Misapplication Of Law/Policy) Scope Of Review On Motion
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a pilot for a search and rescue or air a...
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

Electrical And Computer Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish all three required prongs for a national interest waiver under the Matter ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that her proposed endeavor ...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Significant Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO determined it lacked jurisdiction because it had previously...
Jurisdiction Over Motions Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the first prong of the Dhanasar framework for a national interest waiver...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics And Transportation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, an executive ground transportation company, ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to show the AAO's prior decision was made in error. The pe...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

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

Management

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it failed to address the reason for the prior dismissal, which was untimeliness. The petitioner did not pro...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Development

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Motion To Reconsider Standard National Interest Waiver Matter Of Dhanasar National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
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

Aviation

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or demonstrate a legal error in the p...
Substantial Merit National Importance Positive Economic Effects
remanded EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The AAO found that the Director erred in determining the petitioner's research on Type 1 diabetes did not have national importance. However,...
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

Nutrition Science

· 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 The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Requirements Of A Job Offer And A Labor Certification Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Legal Consulting

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new, material evidence to overcome the prior decision. The AAO maintained ...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Potential To Employ U.S. Workers Positive Economic Effects Advanced Degree Holder Qualification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. He did not provide sufficient e...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide significant new facts that could change the outcome of the case....
Member Of The Professions Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Framework National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner's initial appeal was summarily dismissed because no brief was filed, and...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Requirements For Filing An Appeal Brief
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence to demonstrate eligibility at the time the petition ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience High Salary National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Personal Fitness

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application o...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Educational Technology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Potential For Substantial Positive Economic Effects Broader Implications For The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Culinary Arts

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

Process Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
National Importance Advanced Degree Eligibility Motion To Reconsider Standard
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Specialized Transportation

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or show that the prior decision was b...
National Importance Job Creation/Economic Effects Advanced Degree Professional
sustained EB-2 NIW

Finance And Economics

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner was not well-positioned to advance his...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medical Imaging Research

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, contrary to the Director's decision, met all three prongs of the Dhanasa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
sustained EB-2 NIW

Inorganic Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's conclusion that the petitioner was not well-positioned to advance her...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior motion was timely filed. The...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business And It Consulting

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the Petitioner did not present any new facts as req...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance' as required by the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fashion Communication

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as their foreign deg...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Risk Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she was well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor of starting an ...
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

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that she is well-positioned to advance her proposed endeavor. While acknow...
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

Airline Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Data Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had national importance. While the work dev...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefits Of Waiver

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