dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Hairstylist

Cosmetology/Beauty Industry · 2024-05-14

Decision Date
2024-05-14
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, a hairstylist, proposed to continue her work in the United States, specifically focusing on cosmetology services and potentially operating a business as indicated by her 2020 tax returns and business plan.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not meet the required three criteria for exceptional ability; she failed to prove 10 years of full-time experience due to inconsistencies, her license was obtained after the filing date, her remuneration did not demonstrate exceptional ability relative to the field, and her membership in the Professional Beauty Association did not qualify as a professional association membership.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Professional Memberships
High Salary

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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
Evidence Types 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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