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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Business Management

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the prior AAO decision was incorrect. The petitioner ...
National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Substantial Positive Economic Effects Potential To Employ U.S. Workers Dhanasar Framework Prong 1
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Psychology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the national interest waiver test. Th...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor—opening and operating dental practices—had na...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Battery Engineering

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

Project Management

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law o...
License Or Certification For A Profession High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Final Merits Determination Of Exceptional Ability
remanded EB-2 NIW

Inorganic Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly analyze the petitioner's proposed endeavor and did not provide a meaningful ...
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

Industrial Automation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it challenged the dismissal of a motion to reconsider, not the original petition denial. The petitioner fai...
Exceptional Ability Official Academic Record Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor—establishing a local home healthcare compan...
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 the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor under the first prong...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hospitality Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance. The Petitioner's p...
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

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a martial arts entrepreneur has national...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. The AAO ...
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 Analysis

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, a financial consulting business for small ...
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

Unspecified Specialty

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because it pertained to the denial of a motion to reopen and reconsider, not the original petition. The petitioner ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Dhanasar Prong 3)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

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

Accounting

· 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 On Balance, A Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the matter was remanded due to a procedural error. The petitioner filed a combined motion to reope...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Travel And Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, creating a travel and tourism company, was o...
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 Management And Art

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the Director's finding that the petitioner did not establish she is an individual of ex...
Exceptional Ability Degree Of Expertise Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cosmetology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor, a key requirement ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Flight Training

· Individual
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 Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Benefits The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision was insufficient for review. The Director failed to meaningfully analyze 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

Healthcare

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed home health care business had national importance, whi...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Occupational Safety

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

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
Although the AAO found that the petitioner's proposed endeavor in electric motor efficiency had both substantial merit and national importan...
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

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, a technology-driven financial consulting f...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Transportation Services

· 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 Substantial Merit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The AAO found that new evidence about creating a tax application was an improper attempt ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts to establish that the AAO erred in dismissing the prior ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate they were well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavor under the D...
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

Astrophysics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that he is well positioned to advance his proposed endeavor. While the d...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a consulting company in automotive mechanica...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Rights Law

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the requirements for such a motion, specifically by failing to id...
Proposed Endeavor Substantial Merit And National Importance Dhanasar Framework Motion To Reconsider Requirements Form Eta-750B/9089
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

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

Sports And Exercise Physiology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. Although the AAO agr...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
sustained EB-2 NIW

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a computer science researcher, met the criteria for a national interest ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nurse practitioner, failed to establish that her proposed endeavor to operate a home heal...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The employment lette...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Confectionery

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, which is a prerequi...
10 Years Of Experience License/Certification Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

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

Finance

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner merely reargued facts already considered and failed to demonstrate how her pro...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Petitioner'S Position To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2) Significant Benefit To The U.S. (Dhanasar Prong 3) Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nutrition

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not present new, relevant...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Substantial Merit Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cultural Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed Yoruba self-enrichment educational program had natio...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Job Creation/Economic Impact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide any new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed ...
Advanced Degree Progressive Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Skydiving

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

Professions Holding An Advanced Degree

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not present new facts or evidence, but instead resubmitted previously consider...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Business Consulting

· 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

Telecommunications

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

Business Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor, opening a U.S. subsidiary of a foreign clean...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor possessed the requisite 'national importa...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in financial advisory services had national...
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
Although the AAO found that the petitioner did qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification based on her degree and five years of progress...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Compliance

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new facts for reopening and did not establish that the p...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has 'national importance' under the Dhanasar ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The U.S.
remanded EB-2 NIW

Financial Econometrics

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director mischaracterized the petitioner's proposed endeavor and therefore failed to meaningfully or cor...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balancing Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner made a material change to his proposed endeavor after the petition was filed. He initially p...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Benefit To The U.S.)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Consulting

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

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, which is a prerequis...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Academic Degree Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa classification at the time of f...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Foreign Trade

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concl...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
remanded EB-2 NIW

Auditing

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The AAO found that the Director failed to properly analyze...
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 reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner did not contest the correctness of the AAO's most recent decisi...
Motion To Reconsider Standard
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not address the basis for the prior decision. The prev...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance And Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, an import-export business for mining equipme...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiver On Balance Advanced Degree Professional
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new facts to warrant reopening, as the evidence submitte...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

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

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor as an airline pilot and mentor had national i...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, an accounting consulting firm, had nationa...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
remanded EB-2 NIW

Automotive

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally deficient. The decision failed to provide a reasoned analysis of the ...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational requirement of being an advanced degree professional fo...
Advanced Degree Professional Proposed Endeavor Has Both Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Test
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Risk Management Auditing

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence was duplicative and failed to demonstrate the national importance of the petitio...
National Importance Substantial Merit Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sports Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that his proposed endeavor in sports performance enhancement possessed natio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Travel And Tourism

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

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly and consistently describe his proposed endeavor. The Director found that h...
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

Facilities Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor in facilities and project management had nati...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
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 Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Bakery And Pastry

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner did not submit new facts or evidence, nor did they establish that...
Academic Degree 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Other Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Architecture And Interior Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After filing the appeal, the petitioner adjusted her status and became a permanent resident through a sepa...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed IT consulting endeavor, with its...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Customs Brokerage

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The decision noted tha...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Orthopedic Medicine

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior summary dismissal of their appeal w...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Proper Filing Of Appeal Brief
dismissed EB-2 NIW

General Management

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the core deficiencies identified in the prior dec...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Advanced Degree Equivalent (Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Progressive Experience)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Trucking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed trucking business had national importance. The AAO det...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor, a business administration consulting firm ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fitness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, expanding a fitness company, possessed n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The United States
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 first prong...
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

Special Education

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

Supply Chain Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitione...
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 Management

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

Business Administration

· Individual
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior summary dismissal of the appeal wa...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Procedural Filing Requirements For Appeal Brief
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Artificial Intelligence

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

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner did not provide ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Benefits The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, specifically by not demonstrating ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined t...
10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed for two primary reasons. First, the signature on the appeal form was found to be simulated and therefore invalid. S...
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

Aeronautical Engineering

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

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner's original appeal was correctly summarily dismissed. The petition...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Filing Procedures For Appeal Briefs
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner attempted to materially change their proposed endeavor in a motion to reopen, which is not p...
National Importance Material Change Of Proposed Endeavor Broader Implications

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