dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Accountant
Accounting, Audit, Tax, And Advisory Services · India · 2023-08-31
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 start his own consulting firm in the United States to provide accounting, audit, tax, and advisory services specifically targeting self-employers, professionals, and small businesses.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor. While the work has substantial merit, the petitioner did not provide specific details regarding projected revenues, number of employees, or evidence that the firm would provide advances within the accounting field. The petitioner also admitted that an individual accountant would not have national or global implications within the field.
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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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Evidence Types 1
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