dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Accountant And Financial Analyst

Financial Reporting, Audit, And Regulatory Compliance · 2025-03-25

Decision Date
2025-03-25
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 advance work on an efficient financial reporting regime. This endeavor aims to support businesses in making sound decisions, boost investor confidence, ensure regulatory compliance, and aid the country's revenue generation, ultimately fostering financial accountability and economic prosperity.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance, as the record lacked evidence of broad economic impact or significant influence beyond the petitioner's clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first prong of Dhanasar. USCIS found insufficient evidence of projected U.S. economic impact or job creation, and that the endeavor's impact would not extend beyond herself and her clients to broadly affect the financial services field nationally. The decision noted a lack of a business plan or financial projections to support claims of substantial positive economic effects.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested documentary evidence to establish the proposed endeavor's national importance. The petitioner responded with an updated personal statement, articles, speeches from government agencies, and additional expert letters, but these were found to be generalized and not specific enough to demonstrate national impact.

RFE Targets
The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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