dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Construction Manager And Civil Engineer

Construction · 2024-10-01

Decision Date
2024-10-01
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 did not submit documentary evidence to support the assertion that USCIS received the prior combined motion within the filing period. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy, specifically regarding the applicability of contract law's 'mailbox rule' to immigration filings, which federal regulations state are filed upon receipt.

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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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Outcome dismissed

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

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