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dismissed EB-2 NIW

Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Environmental Science

· Individual
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 Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director ackn...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, well after the 33-day deadline. However, the AAO determined that the untimely appeal ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interes...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issue became moot. While the appeal was pending, the petitioner was granted lawful permanent...
National Interest Waiver Mootness
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biomedical science was found to be of substantial intrinsic merit and nation...
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 Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because it was submitted by the beneficiary, not the petitioner. Under federal regulations, the ...
Proper Filing Of Appeal Legal Standing To Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nanotechnology Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the merits of his national interest waiver claim. The AAO found that the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than An Available U.S. Worker Submission Of Form Eta-750B
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biophysics

· Individual
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not present new facts or eviden...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the AAO affirmed its prior decision to dismiss the appeal. While the petitioner was found to be a memb...
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 An Available U.S. Worker
sustained EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national int...
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

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degre...
Advanced Degree Bachelor'S Plus Five Years Experience Exceptional Ability
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to properly apply for the national interest waiver by not submitting the re...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Law

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an immigration attorney, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement wou...
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

Alcoholism Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitioner...
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 Past History Of Achievement With Influence On The Field
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. While ...
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

Biomedical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work in biomaterials and orthopaedics was considered to have intrinsic merit and nat...
Substantial Merit & National Importance Balance of Benefits (Waiver) Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Vision Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater d...
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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

Medical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. W...
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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nanotechnology

· Individual
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

Social Science

· Individual
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the AAO agreed...
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 An Available U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Financial Research

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national inte...
Advanced Degree Equivalence Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pediatric Pulmonology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver National Impact Recognition By Peers Publications
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biological Science

· Individual
The motion to reopen was granted, but the previous decision to dismiss the appeal was affirmed. While the AAO agreed the petitioner's work i...
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

Science

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hematology And Oncology

· Individual
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 Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Digital Printing

· Company
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 Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because, while the AAO agreed the beneficiary's work in gene therapy had substantial intrinsic merit and was nation...
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

Pediatrics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of her work would be national in scope. The AA...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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

Biology Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the benefits of his work as a biology instructor were national in...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Microbiology

· Individual
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requirement would be in the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Research

· Individual
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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mechanical Engineering

· Individual
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 Waiver Of Job Offer Is In The National Interest Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Social Work

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification, as...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver Licensure
sustained EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a civil engineer, met all three prongs of the national interest waiver t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Justifies Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The decision addresses a motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal. The AAO dismissed the motion because the petitioner formally wi...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Biomedical Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test from Matter of New ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neuroscience

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the third prong of the national interest waiver test. While the director...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Fuel Cell Engineering

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the appeal, upholding the director's finding that the petitioner did not meet the requirements for a national interest wai...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Human Factors Engineering

· Individual
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Interest Waiver Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The AAO noted that the withdrawal cannot be retracted and therefor...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The underlying appeal had been rejected because it was improperly filed by an individual ...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Improperly Filed Appeal
remanded EB-2 NIW

Unspecified

· Individual
The appeal was rejected as it was untimely filed, received 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. Per regulation...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Actinide Chemistry And Environmental Science

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was determined to be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and national in ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement Influence On The Field As A Whole
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Cardiology

· Individual
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

Research Science

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The AAO discovered that the individual who signed the appeal form was impersonating...
Improper Filing Of Appeal Unauthorized Representation
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research Science

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by an individual impersonating an attorney. The AAO confirmed with the actual attorn...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Research

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The AAO discovered that the individual who signed the appeal form was impersonating...
Improperly Filed Appeal Unauthorized Legal Representation Attorney Impersonation Forgery Of Signature
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Genetic Research

· Individual
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Publications And Citations Expert Opinion Letters
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the petitio...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past History Of Achievement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil And Environmental Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The AAO found that the appeal was submitted by an individual impersonating an attor...
Improperly Filed Appeal Unauthorized Representation
sustained EB-2 NIW

Geodesy

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that his work in geodetic science was in the national interest. Ev...
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Athletics

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The e...
Academic Degree Comparable Evidence
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Finance

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a global capital market expert, did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requiremen...
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

Computational Electromagnetics

· Individual
The petitioner sought a national interest waiver. The director found that while the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions hold...
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

Computational Fluid Dynamics

· Individual
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 Benefit Substantially Greater Than Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Health Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement would b...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Athletics Coaching

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the benefits of his work as a collegiate assistant coach would be...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker Advanced Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Molecular Biology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the third prong of the national interest waiver test. Although the directo...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker Past Record Of Achievement Professional Memberships Awards And Grants
sustained EB-2 NIW

Medical Research

· Individual
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Mathematics Education

· Individual
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 Benefit To National Interest Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Computer Engineering

· Individual
The decision affirms the director's denial because the petitioner failed to establish the foundational eligibility for the EB-2 category. Th...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medicine

· Individual
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

Theology

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the national intere...
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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Surgery

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion ...
National Scope Of Work Influence On The Field Peer Review Activities Original Contributions Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmacy

· Individual
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
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Pharmacy

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, failed to estab...
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

Public Policy

· Individual
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 U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Organic And Sustainable Agriculture

· Individual
The AAO affirmed the dismissal, finding the petitioner had not established sufficient national impact. The petitioner's publications had min...
National Interest Waiver Scholarly Publications Citations Prospective National Benefit
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oil And Gas Consulting

· Individual
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Future Benefit Self-Employment
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Civil Engineering

· Company
The appeal was rejected because the underlying Form I-140 petition was not properly filed. The petitioner's attorney signed the form instead...
Proper Filing Signature Requirement
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nephrology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Influence Publications And Citations Significant Contributions Judging The Work Of Others Testimonials Memberships In Professional Societies
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Language Education

· Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late, 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. The AAO also d...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider National Interest Waiver
remanded EB-2 NIW

Materials Science

· Individual
The director had denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the job offer requirement would be in the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a National Interest Waiver. The director found the petit...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit 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

Traffic Engineering

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a traffic engineer for a city, failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work wo...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a special education teacher, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Recognition For Achievements And Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she, individually, would serve the national interest to a substanti...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Public Health

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his past record justifies projections of future benefit to the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Critical Care Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. Counsel did not identify...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Influence Exceptional Ability Waiver Of Labor Certification In The National Interest Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact For The Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Economics

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner chose to withdraw it after the AAO issued a notice of derogatory information. The AAO found ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Willful Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Martial Arts

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a martial arts instructor, failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement w...
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

· Individual
The motions to reopen and reconsider are dismissed because they fail to address the reason for the AAO's prior summary dismissal of the appe...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Physics

· Individual
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

Medicine

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. Counsel did not specific...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chemistry And Materials Science

· Individual
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 Benefit Substantially Greater Than U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Oriental Medicine

· Individual
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish qualification for the visa category or that a waiver of the job of...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Hematology/Oncology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in the...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope National Interest Waiver
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Nursing

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the key prongs of the national interest test. The petitioner did not dem...
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

Agricultural Economics

· Individual
The director found the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but denied the petition because the p...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Community Development / Hiv/Aids Intervention

· Individual
The petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer r...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Neurology

· Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO found that the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any er...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Influence Significant Contributions
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Medical Pharmacology

· Organization
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Small Business Development

· Individual
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

Environmental Science

· Individual
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 Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker

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