How common are denied EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the contingency insurance and underwriting industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The contingency insurance and underwriting sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Contingency Insurance Underwriter And Actuary

Contingency Insurance And Underwriting · 2024-07-31

Decision Date

2024-07-31

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 intends to open a contingency insurance and underwriting firm in the United States, specifically targeting the sports, leisure, and entertainment industries. She aims to offer personalized insurance solutions and work with insurers to increase their contingency capacities.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met

1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

The petitioner failed to demonstrate that her specific business would have a prospective impact on the industry at a level of national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While she is an experienced actuary, the record did not show that her single company would significantly impact the multi-billion dollar insurance market or create substantial economic effects through job creation or taxes.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence to satisfy all three prongs of the Dhanasar framework. The petitioner responded with a business plan, expert letters, and industry reports.

RFE Targets

Substantial Merit and National Importanceprong 2prong 3

Evidence

Evidence Types

Original Contributions

Reference Letters Dependent

Government Alignment

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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

RFE Issued

Criteria Met 0 / 3

Evidence Types 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

Scraped Case Data

Total Cases 3,813

Success Rate 53.7%

Sustained 2,046

Dismissed 1,671

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