### Question
How is the "substantial failure" defined?


### Answer
The term **substantial failure** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1184* as follows -

> the willful failure to comply with the requirements of this section that constitutes a significant deviation from the terms and conditions of a petition

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1184*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

