dismissed EB-1C RFE Issued

Manager

Sells Construction Supplies · Brazil · 2023-04-21

Decision Date
2023-04-21
Location
Florida
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
Managerial Capacity (Not Met)

The job descriptions provided were general statements of authority that did not describe actual tasks or a subordinate structure.

Qualifying Relationship (Not Met)

The Petitioner provided contradictory information regarding parent/subsidiary status and failed to provide translated documents linking the entities.

Foreign Employment Duration (Not Met)

The Beneficiary had a gap of over four years in the U.S. without work authorization, interrupting the continuity of employment.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner failed to provide a statement from the foreign employer confirming the Beneficiary's duties and did not establish a subordinate personnel structure. There was no objective evidence of a qualifying relationship (parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) between the entities. Furthermore, the Beneficiary's stay in the U.S. for over four years in B-2 and F-2 status without work authorization interrupted the continuity of qualifying employment.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested a statement from the foreign employer and evidence of the corporate relationship; the Petitioner responded with its own statements which lacked independent objective evidence.

RFE Targets
Managerial CapacityQualifying 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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Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 5

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