dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Treasurer And Controller

Finance Industry · 2024-02-22

Decision Date
2024-02-22
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 intends to work as a treasurer and controller for U.S. companies to develop financial policies, negotiate debts, and maximize profitability. He aims to apply expertise in business controllership to help companies meet financial targets and remain sustainable.

Framework Evaluation

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

The petitioner did not provide a specific enough description of the endeavor to establish merit or demonstrate impact on the regional or national population.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. The record lacked evidence that the work would have broader implications for the field or substantial economic effects beyond the petitioner's specific employers and clients.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested a detailed description of the endeavor to establish substantial merit and national importance. The petitioner provided an updated plan and letters, but failed to show impact beyond his employers.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Media Coverage

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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 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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