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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Chief Executive Officer, And Chairman Of The Board Of Directors

Financial Markets Specializing In Wealth And Asset Management · Brazil · 2025-03-06

Decision Date
2025-03-06
Location
United States
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 manage a financial advisory company established in 2021 to provide wealth and asset management services to Brazilian investors. The endeavor involves helping clients find investment opportunities in the U.S., advising Brazilian companies on U.S. investments, and teaching Brazilians how to invest in the U.S. market.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor has substantial merit due to the importance of the financial services sector, but lacks national importance as it does not show impact beyond the petitioner's clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. Although the petitioner demonstrated exceptional ability through his past role managing $650 million in assets and drafting legislative proposals in Brazil, his U.S. business plan for 10 direct jobs and $8 million in revenue was deemed insufficient to show substantial positive economic effects or broader industry impact.

Evidence

Evidence Types
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Professional Memberships
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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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