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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Design Release Engineer

Automotive Field ยท 2025-01-02

Decision Date
2025-01-02
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 Beneficiary proposes to leverage her expertise in electrical system design, testing, and implementation specific to Electric Vehicles (EV) and Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) to further promote and advance 'Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, & Zero Congestion' within the United States. Her work includes planning and leading display systems product development, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and addressing technical and safety issues related to display systems for global vehicle platforms.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The Director found the endeavor had substantial merit, and the AAO agreed. However, the AAO concluded that the Petitioner did not establish the national importance of the Beneficiary's specific proposed endeavor, as it failed to demonstrate broader implications beyond her employer's projects or substantial positive economic effects for the nation.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the Beneficiary's proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor had substantial merit, USCIS found insufficient evidence to demonstrate its broader implications beyond the Petitioner's specific projects or substantial positive economic effects for the U.S. economy or job creation. The decision did not evaluate the second and third Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence regarding the national importance of the Beneficiary's proposed endeavor. The petitioner responded by detailing the Beneficiary's work on EV and SDV electrical systems, aiming for 'Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, & Zero Congestion,' and provided letters and articles to support its national importance claims.

RFE Targets
The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Reference Letters Independent
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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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 4

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