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Computer Engineer And IT Consultant

Computer Engineer And IT Consultant · Ecuador · 2024-05-09

Decision Date
2024-05-09
Location
New Jersey
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 consulting, support, and cybersecurity services for financial companies, specifically credit unions in New Jersey, to ensure compliance with business standards, improve workflows, and protect sensitive financial information.

Framework Evaluation

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

While the endeavor has substantial merit in the field of cybersecurity, it lacks national importance because its impact is localized to specific clients and does not offer broader industry-wide or significant economic benefits.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the endeavor. The work was found to primarily benefit specific clients rather than the field or economy at large, and the plan to hire seven employees was not considered to have a significant enough economic impact to meet the national importance threshold.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Government Alignment
Reference Letters Dependent

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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 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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