dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Construction Manager And Civil Engineer
Construction Manager And Civil Engineer · 2025-01-14
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.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner neither addressed the basis for which the prior combined motion was dismissed (untimeliness) nor supported the instant motion with new documentary evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy or was incorrect based on the evidence in the record at the time of the decision.
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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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Total Cases 3,815
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,673
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