dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Construction Entrepreneur
Construction Entrepreneur ยท 2024-08-26
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 a comprehensive home building service and the creation of two insulated cement block production facilities. The endeavor aims to increase the availability of affordable housing.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met
The petitioner failed to establish that the comprehensive home building service and insulated cement block production facilities had a national impact beyond local clients and employees, despite addressing affordable housing.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the proposed endeavor had national importance under Dhanasar Prong 1. Despite projected revenue of $27 million over five years and employment of 12 individuals, USCIS found this insufficient to demonstrate national importance. The patent application for insulated cement block production also lacked sufficient information on viability and impact.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Business Plan
Patents
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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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