dismissed EB-1C RFE Issued
Chief Executive Officer
Medical Billing Services Company · Pakistan · 2024-07-18
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 metQualifying Relationship (Not Met)
The Petitioner provided conflicting documentation regarding the ownership and control of both the U.S. and foreign entities, failing to prove they are legal affiliates or parent/subsidiaries.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to resolve material discrepancies in ownership records with independent, objective evidence. Specifically, the Petitioner submitted conflicting operating agreements and tax forms regarding who held majority control of both the U.S. and foreign entities. Without consistent evidence of ownership and control, the Petitioner could not demonstrate a qualifying relationship as required by 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(i)(2).
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Unsuccessfully AddressedThe RFE sought to clarify the ownership structure of the entities; the Petitioner responded with 2022 tax returns, but these contradicted 2020 operating agreements already in the record.
RFE Targets
Qualifying Relationship
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2024-07-18.
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RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 5
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