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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Information Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the classification as of the petition's filing date. The...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Immunology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest, a...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Physician Waiver For Underserved Area
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Marine Geology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a marine laboratory specialist, met the criteria for a national interest...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Not Specified
The motion to reconsider was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. It was filed untimely because the petitioner initially sent it to t...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Proper Filing Location For A Motion Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of An Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a resident physician, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Network Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychiatry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The appeal was received 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit for mai...
Timeliness Of Appeal Correct Filing Fee Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Endocrinology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications Labor Shortage Claims Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Technology Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. A...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the appeal brief was considered minimalist and did not overcome the director's reasons for denial. The AAO ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit...
Timeliness Of Appeal Payment Of Filing Fee
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The director found that although the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, the petitioner did not ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biotechnology Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Oncology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Leading Roles Original Publications Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Memberships
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Art
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that waiving the job offer and labor certification requirement would b...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nephrology
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Leading Roles Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Memberships
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hematology And Oncology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Authorship Of Scholarly Articles/Books Citations To The Petitioner'S Work
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The decision is on a motion to reopen a previously dismissed appeal. The AAO dismissed the motion because it was procedurally deficient, fai...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Sciences
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the national ...
National Interest Waiver Job Offer Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Of Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Dentistry
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed one day late. The appeal was received 34 days after the director's decision was issued, exceed...
Timeliness Of Appeal Treatment Of Untimely Appeal As A Motion
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the impact or influence of her work. The AAO determined that simply do...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest ...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than Would An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the national interest waiver. The AAO rejected counsel's...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement would...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Computer Security
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test from Matter of New Yo...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in th...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Nuclear Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had established the beneficiary's work in nuclear engineering was in the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Rehabilitative Medicine
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Definition Of 'Profession' Definition Of 'Advanced Degree'
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surgery
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of l...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Influence Waiver Of Labor Certification
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was received on the 34th day after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day filing deadl...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her past record justifies projections of future benefit to the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner...
Employment In An Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Will Be National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish his eligibility for the underlying classification as a profess...
Advanced Degree Qualification National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurobiology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Influence On The Field As A Whole Professional Memberships Published Articles
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
National Interest Local Scope Of Work Publications Impact On The Field Contributions Beyond The Norm
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Wireless Communications
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusions of ...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Speech Language Pathology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the EB-2 classification. The petitione...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification. Th...
Member Of The Professions Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Five Years Of Progressive Experience National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biological Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While her work in drug ...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement Influencing The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Modeling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the necessary initial evidence to establish 'exceptional ability' under an...
Degree/Diploma/Award Ten Years Of Experience License/Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil And Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. Although the director found ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quality And Manufacturing Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hematology-Oncology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
National Interest Waiver Leading Roles Original Publications Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Mental Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The attorney who filed the appeal failed to submit a new, properly execute...
Procedural Requirement For Form G-28
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Benefit Is National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker With Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Health
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of l...
National Interest Waiver Publications And Citations Influence On The Field Expert Witness Letters Rankings (Top 25 Hottest Articles)
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The AAO affirmed the denial, effectively dismissing the appeal, because the petitioner failed to properly file for and establish eligibility...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Job Offer Requirement
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quantitative Finance
The director found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree but had not established that an e...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The service center received the appeal on June 29, 2010, which was 35 days after the director iss...
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Microbial Research
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated eligibility for a national interest waiver. While the director had found the pe...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field Publications And Citations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion was dismissed for procedural deficiencies, as it did not state new facts or cite precedent to address the previous dismissal, as ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Timeliness Of Evidence Submission Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Economics And Food Safety
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Choreography
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner did not qualify for the underlying EB-2 classification. The AAO determined tha...
Advanced Degree Member Of The Professions Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Agricultural Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Economics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Membership In Professional Associations Publications Patents
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest....
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Rehabilitative Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Academic Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License Or Certification High Salary Or Other Remuneration Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Professions
The motion was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the motion approximately five months after the appeal was d...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
English
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Immunology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The p...
Ten Years Of Experience High Salary Or Remuneration Recognition For Achievements Comparable Evidence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the benefit of their work would be national in scope. The AAO deter...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the petitioner's ...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Structural Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pharmacology
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in hypoglycemia and diabetes research was found to have substantial intrinsic m...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by a person not entitled to do so. The AAO found that an unknown individual had impe...
Improperly Filed Appeal Attorney Representation Fraudulent Signature
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Hydroscience
The director denied the petition, citing a lack of evidence of heavy citation to the petitioner's work. The AAO sustained the appeal because...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an attorney providing legal services to low-income immigrants, failed to establish eligibil...
National Interest Waiver Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Scope
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software Development
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. Counsel for the petitioner failed to submit a brief or specifically identify any e...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Law
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was not filed in a timely manner. The motion was received...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Timeliness
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner's proposed endeavor of running an internet networking site did not qualify as ...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Academic Record 10 Years Experience Professional License High Salary Professional Memberships
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an oral maxillofacial surgeon, failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiv...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serves National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unclear
The appeal is dismissed as moot because the petitioner requested to withdraw the petition before the AAO's decision was issued. This request...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nutrition
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work would be national in scope. The do...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Educational Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially greater de...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary's past record, including publications and strong testimonial evidence, j...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Ocean Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the criteria for a national interest waiver. The petitioner demonstra...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geophysics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the nationa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Maritime Security Technology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biomedical research was found to have substantial intrinsic merit and be nat...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The director's decision was issued on January 16, 2008, requiring an appeal to be...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
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