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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Assistant Professor

Entrepreneurship ยท 2025-02-07

Decision Date
2025-02-07
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 develop approaches for promoting entrepreneurship programs that extend beyond the confines of a chosen field of study, and to develop approaches for promoting entrepreneurship through curricula development policies, and training and mentoring programs for youth in order to facilitate economic growth, innovation, and career opportunities. The Petitioner intends to pursue a position as an Assistant Professor in the United States.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The Petitioner established the substantial merit of the endeavor but failed to demonstrate its national importance, as the work's broader implications for the field or substantial economic effects were not shown.

2 The individual is well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor Not Met

The Petitioner did not demonstrate being well-positioned to advance the endeavor, lacking a detailed plan for reaching a wider audience and failing to show novel insights in research.

3 On balance, it would benefit the United States to waive the job offer requirement Not Met

The AAO did not reach a conclusion on this prong, as the failure to meet the first prong was sufficient for the appeal's dismissal.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the record did not show broader implications for the field of entrepreneurship or substantial positive economic effects. The Petitioner's past work, including 282 citations, did not sufficiently demonstrate an impetus for progress in the field, and expert letters lacked specific discussion of the broader impact of his work. Additionally, the Petitioner was not shown to be well-positioned to advance the endeavor due to a lack of a detailed plan for reaching a wider audience and insufficient demonstration of novel insights.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent

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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

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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