dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Agribusiness Consultant
Agribusiness · 2024-07-29
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 and direct a company providing consulting services to farmers in animal breeding, genetics, and sustainable agricultural practices, involving individualized farm evaluations and recommendations.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met
The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked national importance due to its limited prospective impact.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor (Prong 1). The individualized nature of the consulting services and the projected creation of 19 jobs did not demonstrate a substantial positive economic effect or a transformative impact on the industry beyond the specific clients served.
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