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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Admission And Marketing Director

Education · 2022-01-11

Decision Date
2022-01-11
Location
Nebraska
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 admission and marketing director and marketing scholar specialist, focusing on restructuring university admission processes to increase international student enrollment. The endeavor aims to encourage prospective students to pursue academic preparation to improve their futures and contribute to the financial health of U.S. higher education institutions.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance as it does not impact the field or economy more broadly beyond the Petitioner's specific employer.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While the work had substantial merit, it lacked broader implications beyond the specific university, and there was no evidence of significant job creation or substantial positive economic effects.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further information on the national importance of the endeavor; the Petitioner provided details on his recruitment success and the general economic value of international students.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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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
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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