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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Gaming And Streaming Services · 2025-03-10

Decision Date
2025-03-10
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 senior site reliability engineer using cloud computing, supercomputing, and data processing to design and implement cloud-based architecture. This work aims to ensure gaming and streaming services are accessed securely and reliably from diverse geographic locations.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit due to its relation to STEM and CET, but lacks national importance as it does not sufficiently impact the field beyond the employer's own interests.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the specific endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong. Although the beneficiary holds an advanced degree and the work has substantial merit, the evidence focused on the importance of the industry and the employer's prominence rather than the broader impact of the beneficiary's specific work.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence of national importance. The petitioner submitted a second expert letter and arguments regarding labor shortages and market value.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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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 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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