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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· 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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Equestrian

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor, operating an equestrian club, was of nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO concluded that the reco...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the national importance of the beneficiary's proposed endeavor in batt...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Not Specified

· Individual
The motion was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to follow filing instructions for the appeal. The petitioner di...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Improper Filing Of Appeal Brief
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Device Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance. While the plan to ...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Marketing

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

Health Care

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Substantial Positive Economic Effects
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Swimming Pool Services

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or demonstrate an incorrect application...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, a healthcare consulting company, had nationa...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed financial consulting business had national importanc...
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 And Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Educational Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts supported by documentary evidence, as required. The su...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electrical Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or demonstrate that the previous decisi...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, providing condominium management software, w...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Information Technology

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not provide new facts to establish that the AAO erred in its previous decision...
National Importance Motion To Reopen Requirements Dhanasar Framework
remanded EB-2 NIW

Business Operations

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the record was incomplete. The Director acknowledged receiving the petitioner's response to a Request for Ev...
National Interest Waiver Completeness Of The Record Request For Evidence (Rfe) Response
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor, an environmental consulting company, was o...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor, as required by the fir...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Prong 1
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Health Psychology

· 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 Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial And Quality Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect ap...
National Importance Dhanasar Framework Exceptional Ability Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Machine Learning

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor or that he was well-pos...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

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

Immunology

· 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 The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Technology

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

Law

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that his proposed endeavo...
National Importance Of The Proposed Endeavor Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor of establishing a financial consulting comp...
Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the Dir...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Software Engineering

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

Pharmaceutical Sales

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor was of national importance. While the endeavo...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Industrial Engineering

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new evidence establishing the national importance...
National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Resources

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the previous AAO decision was based on an incorrect...
National Importance Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, intended to e...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Lozada Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

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

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to properly submit the appeal brief ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Procedural Filing Requirements
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior summary dismissal of h...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Proper Filing Of Appeal Brief
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Sciences, Arts, Or Business

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because a prior motion was not filed within the required time limit. The petitioner failed to establish t...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Reasonable Cause For Filing Delay
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

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

Healthcare Consulting

· Individual
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or documentary evidence required for a motion to reopen. The peti...
National Interest Waiver National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Technician

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision involved an incorrect applicatio...
Exceptional Ability 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(A) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(D)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Rope Access

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner ultimately failed to demonstrate eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanas...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
remanded EB-2 NIW

Cybersecurity

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial decision contained significant analytical deficiencies. The AAO found that the Directo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Religion

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reconsider was untimely as it was filed afte...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Real Estate

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence for the motion to reopen and d...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver National Importance Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Semiconductor Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was well-positioned to advance the proposed endeavo...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

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

Human Resources

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect applica...
Advanced Degree Preponderance Of The Evidence Secondary Evidence Resolving Inconsistencies
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. Althou...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

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

Business

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Material Change To Petition Eligibility At Time Of Filing Substantial Merit And National Importance Standard Of Proof
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mining Industry

· 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 The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The Us (On Balance)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

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

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor, representing individual bankru...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily on a procedural basis. The petitioner, in her initial appeal, failed to contest the Directo...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver National Importance (Dhanasar Prong 1)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

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

Materials Engineering

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

Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to clearly and consistently define their proposed endeavor. The petitioner's initial ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving The Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Policy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that her proposed endeavor in food security and public health has nati...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Maintenance Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor, a maintenance consulting company, had na...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Benefits Of Waiving Job Offer Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business

· Individual
The motions were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's motion to reopen failed to present new facts relevant to the prior decisi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to present new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was also dismiss...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel (Lozada Standard)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as an individual of exc...
Academic Record Of Degree, Diploma, Certificate Or Similar Award License Or Certification Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions To The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Artificial Intelligence

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

Computer Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their proposed endeavor has national importance, a key requirement ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Benefits The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Automotive Business

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

Business And Hospitality Management

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Would Benefit The United States
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· 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 National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor
dismissed EB-2 NIW

International Trade

· Individual
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
National Interest Waiver National Importance Substantial Economic Impact Broader Implications For The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hvac

· Individual
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed to present new facts establishing the petitioner's e...
Eb-2 Advanced Degree Eb-2 Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Dentistry

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

Business Consulting

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the proposed endeavor ...
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

Fashion Communication

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new facts to establish his eligibility for the underly...
Advanced Degree Eligibility National Importance (Dhanasar First Prong)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Accounting

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the original finding that she did not possess ...
Advanced Degree Equivalency Progressive Post-Baccalaureate Experience Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Compliance

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit new, relevant facts as required. The motion to reconsider was dismi...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Ranch Management

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the AAO found ...
Advanced Degree Professional Substantial Merit And National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The record showed that the petitioner had another petition approved and had already become a permanent res...
National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Business Management

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to provide new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petition...
National Importance Job Creation Economic Impact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Healthcare Management

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence to warrant reopening the case. The submitt...
National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Tourism Consulting

· Individual
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was base...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Importance Broader Impact Positive Economic Effects
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Entrepreneurship

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor in construction and architectural solutions h...
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

Software Engineering

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

Architecture

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the Director's dismissal of the motion to reconsider, finding it did not establish an i...
Advanced Degree Professional Individual Of Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Benefit To The U.S. On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to provide new facts that would warrant reopening the proceeding. The new e...
Motion To Reopen Standard (New Facts) National Interest Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Marine Fuel Management

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was found to be insufficient for review. The AAO determined that the Director'...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor as a logistics consultant had national impo...
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

Project Management

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

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed endeavor had 'national importance.' The ...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer/Labor Certification
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed primarily on a procedural ground. The AAO found that the petitioner's appeal form (Form I-290B) was signed using an...
Valid Signature On Appeal Form Exceptional Ability Criteria Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance. While the AAO agreed...
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

Urban Planning

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavo...
National Importance Substantial Merit Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Beneficial To Waive Job Offer
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor in construction consulting had national imp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Benefit To The United States On Balance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Aviation

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an airline pilot, failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. W...
Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Science

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

Market Research And Finance

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to present new facts or evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the AAO affi...
Substantial Merit National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Logistics And Trucking

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not qualify as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, as ...
Advanced Degree Professional Exceptional Ability Substantial Merit National Importance
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
The combined motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed as untimely. The petitioner filed the motions 36 days after the unfavorable dec...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Information

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. While the endeavor w...
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

Healthcare

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed home healthcare company had national importance. While...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors Favors Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Geomatics Engineering

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

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly analyzed the 'national importance' prong of the Dhanasar framework and failed to exp...
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Waiver Of Job Offer Is Beneficial To The U.S.
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Merit National Importance

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