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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Opticianry

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed after the 30-day deadline. The motion to reconsider was dismisse...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen Timely Filing Of Motion To Reconsider Reasonable Delay Beyond Petitioner'S Control
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceuticals

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor, as r...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial finding that the petitioner qualified for EB-2 classification was not supported by th...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit 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' as required by the ...
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

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they were well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor. While the ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Benefit To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Corporate Governance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor in corporate governance and ESG matters was found to have substant...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transport And Logistics

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because it did not provide new facts addressing the reason fo...
National Importance Advanced Degree Professional Well Positioned To Advance Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was filed untimely, well after the 33-day deadline from the previous decision. The petitioner ...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor as a human resources consultant had natio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance (Waiving Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or documentary evidence as required. The motion to reco...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit the required Form ETA-750B, making the petition un...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver (Dhanasar Framework) Procedural Filing Requirements (Form Eta-750B)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. Although the petitio...
Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Management And Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO's review was limited to the Director's denial of the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's finding that the proposed endeavor lacked national importa...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mental Health

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the AAO's prior summary dismissal of the a...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the AAO's prior decision was incorrect. The petitioner did...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

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

Data Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor under the first pro...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Linguistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he was well-positioned to advance his proposed endeavor under the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove he commanded a salary demonstrating exceptional ability. The decision found ...
Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience High Salary Recognition For Achievements Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor had national importance. Although the IT co...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

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

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance, which is the first p...
National Importance Of Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Petroleum Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the pro...
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 failed to establish that their proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the work ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed her proposed endeavor after filing, from a nursing instructor to a busine...
Material Change In Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

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

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicatio...
National Interest Waiver Prospective Impact Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made an impermissible material change to his proposed endeavor after filing. The petitioner ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Veterinary

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The motion to reopen ...
Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor National Importance Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor as a research economist had 'national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's proposed endeavor to work as a pilot and flight instructor was not clearly defined. The AA...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Safety

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor under t...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S. Of Waiving Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Quality Control Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove she held a qualifying advanced degree, as her foreign academic records were ...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture

· 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 Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education Administration

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The petitioner did not present n...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Investment

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance. Although the work ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Weighing In Favor Of A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish that the prior decision wa...
Official Academic Record Recognition For Significant Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Airline Pilot

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions High Salary Final Merits Determination For Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Archaeology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit and national importance, he fa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. While her plan to pr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. In Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
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 On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO found that the peti...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
remanded EB-2 NIW

Barber

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial contained significant errors. The Director analyzed the wrong proposed endeavo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, A Waiver Would Be Beneficial To The U.S.
sustained EB-2 NIW

Data Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner, a data scientist in climate change, met all three prongs of the Dhanasar fram...
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 combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the respective legal standards. He did no...
National Importance (Dhanasar) Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor (Dhanasar) Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor had 'national importance,' which is the fir...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Telecommunications Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Administrative Services Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability. While she met the m...
Exceptional Ability Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Ten Years Of Work Experience Professional License Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer And Information Systems

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. He did not specifically identif...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor to launch a mechanical engineering consultanc...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Procurement

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

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, creating a platform to connect private j...
Exceptional Ability Proposed Endeavor Of Substantial Merit Proposed Endeavor Of National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Consulting

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts to warrant reopening the case, as required for a motion to reope...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish exceptional ability under the final merits determination. Although the Dir...
Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
remanded EB-2 NIW

Sales Operations

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was incomplete. The Director only evaluated the petitioner's eligibility as an...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they are an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequisite f...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Commanding A High Salary Or Remuneration Recognition Of Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· 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 Significant Potential To Employ U.S. Workers Substantial Positive Economic Effects
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cyber-Physical Systems

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the second prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found that the petitio...
Proposed Endeavor Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Technician

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

Not Specified

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner's motion was received one day after the...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Postal Service Delays Equitable Tolling
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating that her proposed endeavor, creating a v...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor, starting a law firm, had national importan...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hvac

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because its scope was limited to the director's denial of a motion to reopen and reconsider, not the original petit...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner filed after the 30-day deadline, and th...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Mental Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed digital mental health endeavor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the decision lacked substantive analysi...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefits The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The Director ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cargo Transportation And Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
Official Academic Record Membership In Professional Associations License To Practice The Profession
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the prior summary dismissal of the appeal ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show the previous decision incorrectly applied the law, specifically...
Advanced Degree Professional National Interest Waiver Dhanasar Framework Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

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

Electrical Engineering

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

Construction And Building Inspection

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The petitioner failed to present new facts to warrant reopening or establish that th...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business And Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has national importance, as required unde...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

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

Immigration Services

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO affirmed the Director's fi...
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 Education

· 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 Or Certification Salary Or Remuneration
sustained EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO withdrew the Director's findings on all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded t...
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

Restaurant Industry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required level of exceptional ability. The AAO determined that the p...
License To Practice The Profession Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions High Salary
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biostatistics

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

Business Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, managing and expanding ethnic grocery stores...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

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

Furniture Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in furniture design was of national importa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Youth Well-Being

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was denied for failing to present new facts or properly substantia...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The motions were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The motion to reopen did not present new facts...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmaceutical Data Management

· Company
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 Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Risk Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in risk management had national importance....
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Services And Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor met the prongs of the Dhanasar framework. S...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation / Social Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Director erred in dismissing the motion to reopen. The petiti...
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 AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Dhanasar Framework National Importance Substantial Economic Effects Stem Considerations Entrepreneurial Considerations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Decorative Lighting

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it did not state new facts supported by documentary evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismis...
Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had 'national importance' under the first pro...
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

Finance

· 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 Eb-2 Classification Eligibility
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· 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 Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Veterinary Medicine

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner's new statements were considered an impermissible attempt to make material changes to a defi...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Banking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of their proposed endeavor, which is the first...
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

Finance And Insurance

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the AAO's prior decision was incorrect. The AAO maintained its...
Proposed Endeavor Lacks Specificity Proposed Endeavor Lacks National Importance

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