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Foreign Trade Specialist

Consulting Services To Small And Medium Sized Import Export Businesses · 2024-06-11

Decision Date
2024-06-11
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 work as a foreign trade specialist providing consulting services to small and medium-sized import-export businesses. The work focuses on facilitating international trade and providing economic implications through business consulting.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have merit but lacked national importance as its benefits were limited to the petitioner's clients and employees.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify specific errors of law or fact in the prior decision. The original appeal was dismissed because the endeavor lacked national importance, specifically failing to show significant potential for job creation or broader implications that resonate on a national level under the first Dhanasar prong.

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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