dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Financial Manager

Financial Industry · Brazil · 2025-03-12

Decision Date
2025-03-12
Location
Florida
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 develop a private equity, hedge fund, and financial planning advice firm in Florida providing private equity capital, financial planning advice, business plan production, and financial assessment and consulting services.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because it does not have significant potential for job creation or broader industry impact.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proposed endeavor has national importance. The projected job creation and revenue were not significant enough to impact the national economy or the financial industry at large, and the services offered were not shown to be unique or innovative.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Business Plan
Letters Of Recommendation
Industry Reports
Articles

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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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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