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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Senior Electrical Test Process Engineer

Automotive · 2025-01-13

Decision Date
2025-01-13
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 work on electrification engineering to transform electric vehicle batteries to be safer, more reliable, and affordable. This involves designing cutting-edge technology, introducing automated test processes, and developing refined electrochemical detection methodologies for battery testing.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or broader implications beyond the employer's operations.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While the beneficiary holds an advanced degree and the work has substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that the specific projects would have broader implications for the U.S. economy or the automotive industry beyond the petitioner's own commercial interests.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence to establish the national importance of the endeavor; the petitioner provided expert letters and industry articles in response.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Media Coverage
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 3

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Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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