dismissed EB-1C RFE Issued

General Manager

Tobacco Retailer · India · 2023-10-31

Decision Date
2023-10-31
Location
Texas
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 Petitioner did not establish the Beneficiary would be employed in a managerial capacity in the U.S. or was employed as such abroad.

Qualifying Relationship (Not Met)

The Director determined the record did not establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign employer.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner failed to establish it had been doing business for at least one year at the time of filing and did not demonstrate the ability to pay the proffered wage. Furthermore, the record contained willful misrepresentations regarding the Beneficiary's foreign employment and physical presence. The Petitioner also failed to prove a qualifying relationship or that the Beneficiary was employed in a managerial capacity abroad.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE sought evidence of the Petitioner's business operations since 2017 and the ability to pay the wage from 2018. The Petitioner admitted it had not commenced operations until 2019.

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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