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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Information Security Analyst

Cybersecurity Industry · 2024-11-14

Decision Date
2024-11-14
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 proposes to work as an information security analyst in the United States, providing cybersecurity solutions to help businesses protect digital assets and optimize operations. This includes consulting, auditing, designing, implementing, and operating information security management systems, monitoring security controls, investigating breaches, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The Director concluded that the Petitioner established the substantial merit of his endeavor, but failed to show that his work would rise to the level of national importance, lacking broader implications beyond immediate employers/clients or substantial economic effects.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. USCIS found that the work's impact was limited to prospective employers/clients and did not demonstrate broader implications for the field or substantial positive economic effects beyond the general cybersecurity industry. Expert letters and industry reports were deemed to support the endeavor's merit but not its national importance, and the second and third Dhanasar prongs were not reached.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Professional Plans
Personal Statement
Articles And Reports
Government Fact Sheets
Expert Opinion Letter
Letters Of Recommendation

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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