dismissed EB-1C RFE Issued

Senior Director Of Solutions Engineering

Programmatic Advertising · India · 2024-11-22

Decision Date
2024-11-22
Location
New York
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 1 criteria met
Managerial Capacity (Not Met)

The petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial capacity. The duties described were largely operational, and there was insufficient evidence to distinguish the beneficiary's role as primarily managerial compared to other senior data scientists or to demonstrate sufficient authority over personnel or an essential function for the required duration.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial capacity for at least one year. The evidence provided, including job descriptions and an organizational chart, did not sufficiently distinguish the Beneficiary's role from other senior data scientists or demonstrate primary engagement in managerial duties over operational tasks. The RFE response also lacked specific details on time breakdown for duties and managerial authority over personnel.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested a detailed statement and corroborating evidence to establish the beneficiary worked abroad in a primarily managerial or executive capacity, specifically asking for a breakdown of time spent on each duty and clarification on authority over personnel actions and subordinate duties. The petitioner's response provided additional details about projects but no further breakdown of percentages of time, and the evidence for personnel authority was deemed insufficient and not for the required duration.

RFE Targets
Managerial Capacityorganizational structure

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Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 1

EB-1C Case Data

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Total Cases 90
Success Rate 16.7%
Sustained 15
Dismissed 47

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