dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Brand Manager

Digital Marketing · 2024-06-10

Decision Date
2024-06-10
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 independent digital marketing consultant in the United States, focusing on helping women business owners and entrepreneurs build profitable businesses using digital marketing tools.

Framework Evaluation

1 of 3 criteria met
1 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The Director found the Petitioner well-positioned to advance the endeavor.

2 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The petitioner did not establish that her specific consulting services would have a broad impact rising to the level of national importance, despite aligning with general government initiatives for women-owned businesses.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested detailed evidence to demonstrate the national importance of the specific endeavor and the balance of benefits for a waiver.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importanceprong 3

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Government Alignment
Personal Statement

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 1 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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