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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Specialist In International Business And Logistics

Exports/Imports Industry For International Trade · 2024-11-14

Decision Date
2024-11-14
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 the United States as a Specialist in International Business and Logistics in the exports/imports industry for international trade. He plans to work in a large logistics company, leveraging his experience and language skills to develop and implement new logistics processes that aim to lower costs and port charges while improving profit and lead times for international business.

Framework Evaluation

1 of 3 criteria met
1 The individual is well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor Met

The Director concluded that the record satisfied this prong, indicating the petitioner is well-positioned to advance the endeavor.

2 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

USCIS found that while the proposed endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner failed to demonstrate its national importance beyond the scope of their employer and clients.

3 On balance, waiving the job offer requirement would benefit the United States Not Met

The Director concluded that the record did not satisfy this prong, failing to establish that waiving the job offer would benefit the United States.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor, a requirement of the first Dhanasar prong. While the Director acknowledged the endeavor's substantial merit and that the petitioner satisfied the second prong, the evidence did not demonstrate implications beyond the employer and its clients. The proposed cost reductions were seen as having offsetting negative economic effects on ports, and claims of job creation and addressing a national shortage were not sufficiently substantiated with specific numbers or broader impact.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Employment Verification Letter

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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
Criteria Met 1 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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