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Event Planner And Manager

Event Planner And Manager · Brazil · 2025-04-08

Decision Date
2025-04-08
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 manage a Florida-based company that organizes Brazilian-themed events and festivals to enhance cultural diversity and promote emotional well-being. The endeavor aims to foster creativity and multiculturalism while driving economic development through large-scale cultural events.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor lacked evidence of broader implications or substantial positive economic effects beyond the petitioner's own business.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet Dhanasar Prong 1. The evidence did not show the endeavor had national importance or substantial positive economic effects. Specifically, the business plan projected only 10 jobs over five years and lacked sufficient capital ($22,260) to cover projected operating costs of $296,200 in the first year.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence demonstrating the national importance of the proposed endeavor. The petitioner responded with a business plan and expert opinion letters.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
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 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,814
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,672

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