dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued
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Consultant ยท 2024-11-06
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.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 The proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance. Not Met
USCIS found that the Petitioner did not demonstrate the national importance of the proposed endeavor, specifically citing a lack of evidence regarding projected U.S. economic impact or job creation.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The petition was denied because the Petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification would be in the national interest. Specifically, the AAO found a lack of sufficient information or evidence regarding any projected U.S. economic impact or job creation attributable to the Petitioner's specific proposed endeavor, and the Petitioner did not demonstrate the national importance of the proposed endeavor.
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Unsuccessfully AddressedAn RFE was issued on May 12, 2022, for this petition. The document does not specify the content of the RFE or the petitioner's response.
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2024-11-06.
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Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
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