dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Facilities Manager
Facilities Management Services · 2024-07-18
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 operate his own facilities management services company in the Florida area. The work focuses on providing professional facilities management to various clients.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the endeavor's impact would extend beyond his immediate clients to a level of national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that 'facilities manager' qualifies as a profession requiring an advanced degree under EB-2 criteria. Additionally, the proposed endeavor lacked national importance under the first Dhanasar prong, and the motion failed to provide new facts or identify legal errors.
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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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