dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

General Operations Manager

Cleaning And Sanitizing Products · 2025-04-02

Decision Date
2025-04-02
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 operate and expand a company that sells cleaning and sanitizing products, specifically targeting the health sector to reduce the spread of viruses. The endeavor includes providing consulting services to help foreign companies expand into the United States and moving into the food production industry.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The Director found the endeavor had substantial merit but lacked national importance.

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. The evidence lacked specific details on job creation, projected expenses (wages, commissions, payroll taxes), and failed to show how a single manager's operations would trigger substantial economic impact beyond his immediate clients.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Business Plan
Financial Projections

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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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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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