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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering · Nigeria · 2025-03-20

Decision Date
2025-03-20
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 electrical engineer in complex energy facilities or establish a technical consulting firm focusing on process safety, reliability engineering, and sustainable energy practices such as decarbonization and energy efficiency.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

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

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While the work has substantial merit, the evidence did not show that his specific activities would have broader implications for the field or significant potential for job creation beyond his immediate employer.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence on the national interest waiver; the petitioner responded with details about a potential consulting firm and past safety achievements.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 1

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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