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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

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Finance / Private Equity · 2024-07-15

Decision Date
2024-07-15
Location
New York
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 as a finance specialist focusing on structuring and sourcing equity capital to acquire and invest in American companies and real estate projects. He intends to offer consulting services through his own company to analyze investment opportunities, source investors, and advise companies on operations.

Framework Evaluation

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

While the endeavor had substantial merit, it lacked evidence of national importance or broader implications for the field.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the first Dhanasar prong, as the record did not establish the national importance of his specific endeavor. While the petitioner projected $12.1 million in sales and 14 employees by the fifth year, the evidence was insufficient to show substantial economic benefits to the region or nation. Prongs two and three were not reached as the first prong was not met.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence regarding the national importance of the endeavor. The petitioner responded with a business plan and letters of intent, which were deemed insufficient to show national-scale impact.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
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 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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