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Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Related Courses And Training · 2024-12-17

Decision Date
2024-12-17
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.

Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to establish a company offering attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related courses and training for parents, teachers, and coordinators. The endeavor aims to provide quality and specialized education on a large scale, potentially through partnerships with local schools and institutions.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met

USCIS found the endeavor to have substantial merit but failed to establish national importance, as the petitioner did not demonstrate broader implications beyond her business and direct clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The petition was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong. While the endeavor was deemed substantially meritorious, USCIS found no evidence of broader implications beyond the business and its direct clients. The petitioner's financial and employment projections lacked corroborating evidence, and her arguments regarding entrepreneurship and local concerns in Florida did not sufficiently demonstrate national importance.

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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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