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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity And Information Technology

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

Recruitment

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

Marketing

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was based on an incorrect ap...
Motion To Reconsider Standard Summary Dismissal Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior AAO decision was incorrect. The petitioner did not succ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she possesses the foreign equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, a prer...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance On Balance Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· 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

Wholesale And Retail

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor—operating a wholesale and retail business for...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Investment Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, an investment management company for foreign...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hospitality

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

Adhd Education

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of her proposed endeavor. Although she proved ...
Advanced Degree Eligibility Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Data Integration

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The ne...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Substantial Positive Economic Effects
sustained EB-2 NIW

Biomedicine

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner met all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework for a national intere...
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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had 'national importance' as re...
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 Services

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laun...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Semiconductor Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner's description of hi...
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 establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, a key requirement unde...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors A Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance Technology

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1) Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor (Dhanasar Prong 2)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Exercise Physiology

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

Military Chaplaincy

· Individual
The AAO found that the petitioner did qualify as an advanced degree professional, withdrawing the Director's initial reason for denial. Howe...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide new facts to wa...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for such a motion. The petitioner did not esta...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Organ Transplantation

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not submit any new ...
Motion To Reopen Standards New Facts And Evidence National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sports Coaching

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate how the previous decision was based on an incorrect appl...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Design

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

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability, a prerequisite for ...
Exceptional Ability Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession Membership In Professional Associations Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Experimental Nuclear Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish they were well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor. Although 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

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a requirement under ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

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

Cartography

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

Dentistry

· 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 On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Film And Animation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. While the Director agr...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Development

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The motion to reopen did not present new facts s...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Data Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor has national importance. The ...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Signature Validity Procedural Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Intelligence And Sustainability

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

Fitness

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly attempted to materially change the proposed endeavor after filing the petition. W...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pilot, failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. The AAO ag...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. Although...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Benefits The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required legal standards. The petitioner did n...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Marketing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently describe a specific, cognizable endeavor beyond general employment as...
Substantial Merit National Importance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Medical Software Development

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director erred in their final merits determination regarding the petitioner's excepti...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favoring Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Business Intelligence

· Individual
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error. The AAO found that the Director did not properly revoke the initial approval of the petit...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physical Therapy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish she qualifies as an advanced degree professional, as she does not hold t...
Advanced Degree Professional National Importance Material Change Of Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· 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 And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Health And Safety Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While working in an ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· 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 Weighs In Favor Of Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, operating a home health care business, had n...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Technology

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

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement un...
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

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. The foreign credenti...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Foreign Degree Equivalency Five Years Of Progressive Experience Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors (Waiver Benefit To The U.S.)
remanded EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The Director dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider on a procedural basis, for failing to include a statement about judi...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Motion To Reopen And Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in tax and custo...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Language Specialist

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Foreign Degree Equivalency Academic Credential Evaluation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial And Refrigeration Maintenance

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was denied for failing to present new facts or evidence. The motio...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Restaurant Management

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. While ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us (On Balance)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aircraft Maintenance

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Official Academic Record License To Practice The Profession Membership In A Professional Association Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was the petitioner's third such motion and failed to address the reaso...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate Development

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly define the proposed endeavor. The AAO found the plan, which encompassed re...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Agriculture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility as an individual of exceptional ability for the underlying E...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

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

Historical Architecture

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was not filed within the required timeframe. The petitioner's reason f...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Development

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

Nutrition

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or identify an error in the application...
National Importance Substantial Merit Advanced Degree Professional Eligibility Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Early Childhood Education

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the deficiencies identified in the prior decisi...
National Importance Advanced Degree Equivalence Dhanasar Framework
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements. The motion to reopen did not present...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Eb-2 Classification Eligibility
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the new evidence provided did not establish eligibility. The petitioner submitted a foreign language docume...
Exceptional Ability License Or Certification For A Profession
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Set And Exhibit Design

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of e...
Exceptional Ability Academic Record 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification Salary Or Remuneration
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Repair

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision incorrectly applied law or polic...
National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Airline Pilot

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it largely reargued facts and issues already considered in previous decisions. The AAO conclu...
National Interest Waiver National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Risk Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor. The AA...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Administration

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider was properly denied. The petitioner failed to establish el...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor, an IT consulting company focused on cybers...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for EB-2 classification. The peti...
Member Of The Professions Advanced Degree
remanded EB-2 NIW

Packaging Industry

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to properly analyze the evidence provided by the Petitioner. The AAO found that the Dire...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor is of national importance, a key requiremen...
Substantial Merit National Importance Waiver Of The Job Offer
remanded EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the petitioner's academic records were not accompanied by a properly...
Advanced Degree Professional Proposed Endeavor Has Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Legal Consulting

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence to overcome previous findings. The petitio...
Advanced Degree Professional Five Years Of Progressive Experience National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Marketing

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the national importance of her proposed endeavor, a digital marketing and mo...
National Importance Substantial Merit Prospective Positive Economic Impact Job Creation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Management

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not present new facts that could...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing And Communications

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an advanced degree...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Trucking Industry

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or demonstrate an incorrect application...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Production Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish that the prior decision wa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Quality Assurance

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

Unknown

· Individual
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the matter was remanded because the Director improperly dismissed the Petitioner's motion to reope...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare And Life Sciences

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the statutory requirements for such a motion. He did...
National Interest Waiver National Importance Dhanasar Framework Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

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

Mechatronics Engineering

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

Unknown

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to address the basis for the previou...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Jurisdiction
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law Enforcement

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the underlying eligibility for EB-2 classificat...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or establish that the prior decision ...
Dhanasar Prong 1 (Substantial Merit And National Importance) Dhanasar Prong 2 (Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor) Dhanasar Prong 3 (On Balance Beneficial To Waive Job Offer)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Autonomous Systems

· 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 The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Management Consulting

· Individual
The petitioner's third combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO found that the motions failed to address the basis ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timely Filing National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's work. While the AAO agree...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Quality Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. Although her work as...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Benefit The Us To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Gastronomy/Entrepreneurship

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

Law

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The petitioner's previous motion was rejected for an incorrect fee, ca...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Correct Filing Fee Requirement Equitable Tolling Extraordinary Circumstances For Late Filing Withdrawal Of Counsel
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of their proposed endeavor. Although the petitio...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources And Marketing

· 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

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