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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship In Marketing, Construction, Education, Home Accessibility, And Business Development ยท 2024-08-06

Decision Date
2024-08-06
Location
Florida
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 continue working as an entrepreneur to grow multiple businesses, including an educational enterprise and a compact elevator installation venture. The work involves multifaceted entrepreneurship in marketing, construction, and business development, including a plan to build 82 apartments in Florida.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but the petitioner failed to prove it has national importance or broader economic implications.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor (Prong 1). While the endeavor had merit, the evidence did not independently substantiate claims of significant job creation or broader economic impact beyond the petitioner's own business activities.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE notified the petitioner of deficiencies in proving national importance. The petitioner provided business plans and financial projections, but these were not independently corroborated.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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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 2

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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