dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Health Auditor And An Entrepreneur

Health Auditor And An Entrepreneur · Colombia · 2024-07-08

Decision Date
2024-07-08
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 health auditor and establish a consulting firm to improve the work environment of U.S. companies by developing an audit model to identify causes of labor absenteeism, prevent work-related illnesses and safety hazards, and enhance occupational health.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Specifically, she failed to establish the national importance of her endeavor, as the evidence did not show a broad impact on the field or significant prospective economic effects.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Business Plan
Articles
Reference Letters Dependent
Reports

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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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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