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Psychologist

Clinical Neuropsychology, Cognitive Training, And Neuropsychological Rehabilitation · 2024-06-14

Decision Date
2024-06-14
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 train health professionals to implement neuroscience tools to evaluate, diagnose, and rehabilitate athletes struggling with mental health. The endeavor aims to protect the mental health of athletes through clinical neuropsychology and research on sports-related concussions.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit in the field of health, but lacked evidence of national importance or significant potential for economic impact.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the specific endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. USCIS found that the evidence focused on the general importance of the industry and mental health shortages rather than the specific impact of the petitioner's proposed services or business.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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