dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

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Entrepreneur ยท 2025-02-13

Decision Date
2025-02-13
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.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal and subsequent motions were dismissed because the Petitioner failed to properly and timely submit the appeal brief directly to the AAO as required by the Form I-290B instructions. The Petitioner's arguments regarding ambiguous instructions or incorrect web addresses for the AAO were found unpersuasive, as the instructions clearly stated where to find the address and how to submit the brief.

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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

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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