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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Pediatrician

Health Care Industry · Brazil · 2024-03-14

Decision Date
2024-03-14
Location
Florida
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 pediatrician in a hospital in Florida, open her own pediatric medical office, and conduct scientific research to be published in leading medical journals like JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Framework Evaluation

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

The petitioner did not provide enough detail on her specific research or clinic plans and failed to show prospective impact on the field at large.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the substantial merit and national importance of her endeavor (Prong 1). Specifically, she provided insufficient detail regarding her research and business plans, and failed to show her work would have broader implications for the healthcare industry beyond individual patient care.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested more evidence regarding the eligibility for a national interest waiver; the petitioner provided a business plan and additional letters which the AAO found insufficient.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions
Training Certificates

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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 4

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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