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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Financial Manager

Accounting And Financial Services · 2024-05-23

Decision Date
2024-05-23
Location
United States
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.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to operate a financial management firm providing strategic planning and financial efficiency services to small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The endeavor aims to address a perceived shortage of financial professionals and empower clients to drive growth through improved financial health.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

While the endeavor had substantial merit, it lacked national importance as the impact did not extend beyond the immediate sphere of the clients served.

2 Well Positioned to Advance the Endeavor Not Met

The petitioner did not demonstrate sufficient progress or interest from potential customers to show they were well-positioned to succeed.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet Dhanasar prongs 1 and 2. Specifically, the endeavor lacked national importance as its benefits were localized to specific clients, and the petitioner failed to demonstrate sufficient progress or a record of success to show they were well-positioned to advance the business plan.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested clarification on the national importance of the endeavor; the petitioner responded by shifting from a job search to a detailed business plan for a management firm.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment
Original Contributions

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Frequently Asked Questions

A dismissed EB-2 NIW 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 / 3
Evidence Types 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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