dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Electrical Technician
Electrical Energy Management · Brazil · 2024-05-07
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 operate her own company providing consulting services on electrical energy management, focusing on energy efficiency and technical consulting within the electrical industry.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The petitioner failed to show that her specific endeavor would have a broad impact or result in substantial economic benefits.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, specifically lacking evidence of national importance. The Director noted a lack of objective evidence for staffing projections and a failure to demonstrate substantial U.S. economic impact or job creation. Additionally, the petitioner's qualifications as an advanced degree professional were questioned due to a lack of academic credential evaluations for her Brazilian degrees.
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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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