dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Image Strategist And Personal Stylist Entrepreneur
Fashion Consultancy · Brazil · 2024-04-17
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 establish a company in the United States to provide consulting and training for 'image specialists.' The services would include wardrobe consulting, personal styling, make-up artistry, and brand image consulting, aimed at empowering women and minorities.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met
The endeavor has substantial merit due to potential job creation and social benefits, but lacks national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of her endeavor; projected revenues of $687,780 and 6 employees were deemed insufficient to substantially boost the national economy. Additionally, the AAO withdrew the Director's finding of EB-2 eligibility, noting the petitioner failed to prove her Brazilian degree was equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree followed by five years of experience.
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2024-04-17.
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Outcome dismissed
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Evidence Types 2
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