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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Maintenance/Asset Integrity Engineer Or Consultant

Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, Oil And Gas, And Education · 2024-06-21

Decision Date
2024-06-21
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 in critical positions within the energy, manufacturing, technology, oil and gas, and education industries. She intends to develop advanced technologies and a unique methodology to improve and integrate asset integrity analysis, equipment reliability, and maintenance management systems for multinational corporations and government agencies.

Framework Evaluation

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

The petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor or its broader implications.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework, specifically regarding national importance. The evidence did not show how her specific duties would promote innovation or create jobs at a level commensurate with national importance, and expert letters lacked meaningful analysis of broader economic impacts.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Successfully Addressed

The AAO requested clarification regarding an award and the authenticity/content of reference letters. The petitioner provided a response that addressed these specific concerns.

RFE Targets
evidence authenticity

Evidence

Evidence Types
Awards
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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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 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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