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5038 total decisions
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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Marketing And Business Management
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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