dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Dentist

Dentist · 2025-03-12

Decision Date
2025-03-12
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 is a dentist seeking to work in the United States. The specific details of the proposed research or clinical focus were not discussed in the decision as it focused on procedural filing deficiencies.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal and subsequent motions were dismissed because the Petitioner did not personally sign the Form I-140. Furthermore, the Petitioner failed to comply with the procedural requirements of Matter of Lozada to support a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding the signature error.

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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

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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