dismissed EB-1C RFE Issued

Controller

Grocery/Convenience Store · 2024-07-12

Decision Date
2024-07-12
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 5 criteria met
Qualifying Relationship (Not Met)

The Petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship due to deficiencies and lack of signatures in foreign partnership documents.

Managerial Capacity (Not Met)

The Petitioner did not demonstrate that the Beneficiary was employed abroad or would be employed in the U.S. in a managerial capacity.

Executive Capacity (Not Met)

The evidence provided was insufficient to establish that the role of Controller met the criteria for executive capacity.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner's motion to reopen did not present new facts, and the motion to reconsider failed to identify an incorrect application of law or policy. Specifically, the Petitioner resubmitted previously rejected evidence and failed to provide tax documentation covering the entire period from the 2018 priority date.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence of a qualifying relationship and proof of the Beneficiary's managerial/executive duties; the Petitioner's response was found insufficient due to lack of probative financial data and unconvincing organizational documents.

RFE Targets
Qualifying RelationshipManagerial CapacityExecutive Capacity

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Evidence Submitted
  • Employment verification letter for the Beneficiary
  • Beneficiary's resume
  • Foreign entity's organizational chart

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A dismissed EB-1C petition means USCIS found the evidence insufficient to meet the eligibility criteria. Common reasons include weak documentation, failure to meet the required number of criteria, or insufficient evidence of the claimed qualifications. Petitioners can refile with stronger evidence or explore alternative visa categories.

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 5
Evidence Types 1

EB-1C Case Data

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Total Cases 90
Success Rate 16.7%
Sustained 15
Dismissed 47

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