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dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Research
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 An Available U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quantum Computing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient individual impact and influence in his field. While the dir...
National Interest Waiver Of Job Offer Intrinsic Merit National Scope Individual Impact And Influence
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Quantum Computing
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner works in a field of substantial intrinsic merit and national scope (quantum computing)...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neuroscience
The director found that while the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he did not establish that ...
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
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 National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pulmonary And Critical Care Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in t...
National Interest Waiver Memberships Letters Of Support Publications Presentations Citations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
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
Cardiology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statem...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit Work Of National Influence Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit the required initial evidence to establish eligibility at the time of filin...
Advanced Degree Exceptional Ability
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Environmental 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 Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Fashion Model
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner's initial appeal of a denial was rejected as untimely, an...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Untimely Appeal Extraordinary Circumstances
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pediatrics And Neurogenetic Research
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner failed to timely appeal the original denial an...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Requirements For Motions And Appeals
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of exceptional ability. The...
Degree Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Sociology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Domestic Violence Advocacy
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not present new ...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Advanced Degree Holder
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Neurosurgery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient objective evidence to support the claims made by counsel. The A...
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Linguistics
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 An Available U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
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
Geology
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the na...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Epidemiology And Biomedical Research
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner's work was in an area of intrinsic merit and national in scope, he did not establish t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cardiology
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner established that their work as a physician researcher in cardiology is in an area o...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Early Childhood Education
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's prior decision was incorrect. The AAO pre...
Exceptional Ability Degree Or Award 10 Years Of Experience License Or Certification High Salary Membership In Professional Associations Recognition For Achievements Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit Substantially Greater Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Graphic Design
The appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that she would serve the national interest to a substantially...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
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 Publications Peer Review Citations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Health
The motion was dismissed because the AAO found the petitioner's claims about working in HIV/AIDS prevention were not credible. This work was...
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
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 35 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day filing deadline. The AA...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that they would serve the national interest to a substantially greater deg...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Architecture
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 Beneficiary Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation Engineering
The appeal was rejected as improperly filed because the petitioner's representative failed to submit a new Form G-28 for the appellate proce...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Software 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
Hematology And Oncology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the original decision. The...
National Interest Waiver Procedural Grounds For Summary Dismissal
sustained
EB-2 NIW
Civil Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a civil engineer specializing in transportation safety, had establi...
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
Dentistry
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
Mathematics Education
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 Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Visual Arts/Sociology
The AAO reaffirmed its dismissal of the appeal because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa category....
Member Of The Professions Holding An Advanced Degree Alien Of Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civil 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
Applied Mathematics
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
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
Oncology And Stem Cell Transplantation
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as indicated on the appe...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
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 Past Record Justifying Future Benefit
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 36 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, the cas...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Music Education
The appeal was dismissed for failure to establish eligibility. The petitioner did not submit the required Form ETA-750B to properly apply fo...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geology
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner qualified for the underlying EB-2 classification as an alien of exceptional ability, t...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to 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
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a pre-kindergarten teacher, failed to establish that she would serve the national interest ...
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
Education
The director found that the petitioner qualified as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but had not established that an ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Science Education
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on a clear factual error. The Director improperly analyzed the petitioner's ...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 visa category. The petitioner did no...
Advanced Degree Or Equivalent National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Electrical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a properly completed application form (ETA Form 9089) as required for the n...
Procedural Filing Requirements (Form Eta-9089) Area Of Substantial Intrinsic Merit Proposed Benefit Is National In Scope Waiver Of Job Offer Is In The National Interest
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Special Education
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 An Available U.S. Worker Past Record Justifying Projections Of Future Benefit
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an elementary school teacher, failed to establish that an exemption from the job offer requ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medical Oncology
The third motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts that were previously unavailable, as required by...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Motion To Reopen Standards
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biomedical Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically iden...
National Interest Waiver Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed benefit of his work would be national in scope. The AA...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cybersecurity
The motion to reconsider was dismissed, and the original denial was affirmed. The AAO found that while the petitioner's work is in an area o...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for a national interest waiver. The director found that the ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Civic Engagement
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 Waiver Benefits U.S. More Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Urban Forestry
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing the petition. The evidence submitted 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
Law/Technology
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely, filed more than nine months after the 30-day deadline. The petitioner's justific...
National Interest Waiver Eligibility At Time Of Filing Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Network Advertising
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker Publications Citations Conference Presentations
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds. The petitioner attempted to appeal a prior AAO decision to the AAO itself, but the AAO conclu...
Appellate Jurisdiction Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Appeal Process
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business Consulting
The director found that while the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, he failed to establish tha...
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
Instructional Technology
The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner's argument that a labor certification would adversely affect the national interest was r...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was initially filed at the wrong location (the AAO instead of the Texas Service Center) and d...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public Health
The director found the petitioner qualifies for classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, but did not establ...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirement was i...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Packaging 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 Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The petitioner filed the motion 35 days after the AAO's dec...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nursing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification as a member of the pr...
Advanced Degree National Interest Waiver Profession Requirement Progressive Experience
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the appeal 48 days after the director issued the decision, which is beyond t...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Aviation Management
The director found that while the petitioner qualifies as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, she failed to establish th...
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
Biofuel 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
Law
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner initially filed a motion to reopen/reconsider, which was dismissed by the dir...
National Interest Waiver Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Nephrology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or fact in t...
National Interest Waiver Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Influence Leading Roles Pioneering Publications Significant Contributions
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Metallurgical Engineering
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
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 State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Internal Medicine
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
Cardiology
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 The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Pediatric Cardiology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope National Interest Waiver Of Job Offer
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Cancer 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...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
School Psychology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement, and thus a labor certificati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Benefit To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
National Interest Waiver Job Offer Exemption Substantial Intrinsic Merit National Scope
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Real Estate Development
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Hearing 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...
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
Social Work / Advocacy
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
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The decision was mailed on August 1, 2012, and the appeal was due to be received by ...
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Geographic Information Systems
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 A U.S. Worker With The Same Minimum Qualifications
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Biochemistry
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
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Molecular And Cell Biology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that an exemption from the requirement of a job offer would be in the nati...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Motion Picture Producer And Director
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for classification as an alien of exceptional ability. The A...
Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Or Similar Award Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience License To Practice The Profession
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Medicine
The AAO affirmed its prior dismissal of the appeal upon a motion to reopen. The decision maintains that the petitioner, a physician, did not...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree
remanded
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely, 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. However, the AAO r...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Treating Untimely Appeal As A Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Education
The AAO dismissed the motion to reconsider a prior appeal dismissal. The director and the AAO had previously found that the petitioner, a Sw...
Advanced Degree Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Greater Degree Than U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Surgery
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner appealed the director's dismissal of a motion to reconsider but failed to arg...
National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Transportation Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, while qualifying as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree, failed to estab...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Alien Will Serve The National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A Minimally Qualified Us Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Public 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 A U.S. Worker
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Business
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the beneficiary had already obtained lawful permanent resident status through a separate, subsequen...
Exceptional Ability National Interest Waiver
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Unknown
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed after the regulatory deadline. The motion was received by the service...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed
EB-2 NIW
Scientific Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds, not the merits of the case. The petitioner failed to address the specific reason f...
Untimely Appeal Untimely Motion To Reopen Failure To Identify Error On Appeal Abandonment Of Issue
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