dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Owner And Chief Executive Officer

Furniture Manufacturing Plant · Brazil · 2025-04-01

Decision Date
2025-04-01
Location
Brazil
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 expand his furniture manufacturing business to the United States, acting as owner and CEO. The endeavor aims to offer a range of sustainable furniture products to individuals and businesses in the U.S. market.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner met only two of the six criteria for exceptional ability (academic record and 10 years of experience). He failed to establish a license/certification for his profession, command a salary demonstrating exceptional ability relative to his specific role, or provide evidence of recognition for significant contributions to the industry.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
High Salary

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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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Outcome dismissed
Evidence Types 2

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