dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Entrepreneur

Digital Media · 2024-01-16

Decision Date
2024-01-16
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, an entrepreneur in the digital media field, intended to continue his work involving cinema 4D, commercial shoots, and video production. The record mentions specific past projects such as wedding videos and commercials for beauty and personal care companies.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner satisfied only one of the six criteria for exceptional ability (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(k)(3)(ii)(A)). He failed to provide evidence of professional membership qualifications, and his recommendation letters and awards did not demonstrate significant contributions to the industry or field.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Awards
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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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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Outcome dismissed
Evidence Types 3

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