dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

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Consultancy And Communication Advice Focused On Reputation, Spokesperson Positioning And Brand Building · 2025-03-12

Decision Date
2025-03-12
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 and lead a company providing consultancy and communication advice focused on reputation, spokesperson positioning, and brand building for various businesses. The endeavor aims to humanize relationships between companies and consumers to achieve sustainability and development.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or broader implications for the field.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While she projected the creation of 26 direct jobs and $6.2 million in payroll, she provided insufficient evidence to corroborate these figures or show substantial economic benefits to the national economy.

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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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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 1

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