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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer/Architect And Project Lead

Cloud Computing And Data Architecture Development For Big Data Analysis, Retail Sector · 2025-03-17

Decision Date
2025-03-17
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 develop cutting-edge solutions to improve cloud computing and data architecture development for big data analysis by optimizing data collection, data pipeline, and campaign analysis, while also prioritizing data security and fraud prevention. This also includes developing and maintaining advanced monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities to maintain high reliability and uptime for critical systems, while proactively detecting and mitigating activities.

Framework Evaluation

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

The AAO found that the proposed endeavor had substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance, as the petitioner's specific work did not show a potential prospective impact commensurate with national importance beyond the employer and its third-party sellers.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance under the first Dhanasar prong. While the endeavor had substantial merit and involved advanced technologies, the AAO found insufficient evidence to show that the petitioner's specific work, implemented for a multinational retail company, had national implications or offered economic benefits beyond his employer and its third-party sellers. The AAO did not reach findings on the second and third prongs.

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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

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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