Case Study: a Rare NIW Case Where the AAO Rejected that the First Two Prongs of NYDOT Case Were Satisfied

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner seeks to classify the beneficiary pursuant to section 203(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), as an alien of exceptional ability or a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. According to the Form I-140, part 6, the petitioner seeks to employ the beneficiary as a "Financial Research Analyst for Alzheimer Treatments." On the uncertified ETA Form 9089, the petitioner indicated that the beneficiary currently Read more [...]

Case Study: EB1-A Appeal of a Wushu Master is Sustained and Petition is Approved by the AAO.

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner seeks classification as an employment-based immigrant pursuant to section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act),as an alien of extraordinary ability as an alien of extraordinary ability as a Wushu coach. USCIS Decision: The director determined the petitioner had not established that she qualifies for classification as an alien of extraordinary ability. The director also determined that the petitioner had not established Read more [...]

Case Study: EB1-A Appeal of a Master Chef is Sustained and Petition is Approved by the AAO.

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner seeks classification as an employment-based immigrant pursuant to section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act),as an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. USCIS Decision: The director determined that the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation and sustained national or international acclaim. On Appeal The petitioner argues that the petitioner Read more [...]

Case Study: NIW Appeal Dismissed because the Petitioner Did not Meet the Burden of Proof on the Third Prong of NYDOT Case–Past Achievements.

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: This petition seeks to classify the petitioner pursuant to section 203(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as an alien of exceptional ability or a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. The petitioner asserts that an exemption from the requirement of a job offer, and thus of a labor certification, is in the national interest of the United States. USCIS Decision: : The director found that the beneficiary does not qualify for Read more [...]

Case Study: Appeal Sustained and Petition Approved by AAO on a NIW petition for an Alien Who Was not the First Author of her Mostly-Cited Publication

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petition seeks to classify the petitioner pursuant to section 203(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. The petitioner asserts that an exemption from the requirement of a job offer, and thus of a labor certification, is in the national interest of the United States. USCIS Decision: The petitioner received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University. The director therefore Read more [...]

Case Study: AAO dismissed an EB1-A Appeal of a Petition for an Alien Scholar and Historian

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner is involved in the performing arts. It seeks to classify the beneficiary as an employment-based immigrant pursuant to section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act as an alien of extraordinary ability in the arts. Specifically, the petitioner seeks to classify the beneficiary as an alien with extraordinary ability as a choreographer. USCIS Decision: The director determined the petitioner had not established that the beneficiary Read more [...]

Case Study: Appeal Dismissed on a NIW Petition of an Alien Physician

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner seeks to classify the beneficiary pursuant to section 203(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. The petitioner seeks to employ the beneficiary as a pediatrician. The petitioner asserts that an exemption from the requirement of a job offer, and thus of a labor certification, is in the national interest of the United States. The director found that the beneficiary qualifies Read more [...]

Case Study: AAO Sustained an EB1-A Appeal of Petition on Behalf of a Biochemical Engineering Researcher

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner seeks classification as an employment-based immigrant pursuant to section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. s 1153(b)(1)(A), as an alien of extraordinary ability in the sciences. This petition seeks to classify the petitioner as an alien with extraordinary ability as a biochemical engineering researcher. At the time of filing, the petitioner was working at the Center for Engineering in Medicine, Massachusetts Read more [...]

Case Study: AAO Sustained an EB1-A Appeal of a Petition for an actress

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The petitioner is engaged in medical research and publication. It seeks to employ the beneficiary permanently in the United States as an employment-based immigrant pursuant to section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. 1153(b)(1)(A), as an alien of extraordinary ability as an actress USCIS Decision: The director determined the petitioner had not established that the beneficiary qualifies for classification as an Read more [...]

Case Study: AAO Sustained an EB1-A Appeal of Petition for an Alien of Extraordinary Ability in Business

by Victoria Chen, Esq., J.D. Background: The Director, Nebraska Service Center, denied the employment-based immigrant visa petition, which is now before the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) on appeal. The appeal will be sustained and the petition will be approved. The petitioner seeks to classify the beneficiary as an "alien of extraordinary ability" pursuant to section 203(b)(1)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), 8 U.S.C. s 1153(b)(1)(A), as an alien of extraordinary ability Read more [...]