dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Business Owner

Healthcare Industry · 2024-07-25

Decision Date
2024-07-25
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 create a medical digital platform implementing innovative technology systems for health service providers and patients. The platform aims to make healthcare more accessible through features like telemedicine, appointment scheduling, upfront cost transparency, and medical history management.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance as it does not demonstrate a broad impact on the field.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her endeavor (Prong 1). While the endeavor had substantial merit, the evidence provided (general articles and reports) did not show a direct connection between her specific platform and broader national impacts, and her economic projections were considered attenuated and unsupported.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence to support all three Dhanasar prongs. The petitioner responded with a business plan, updated cover letter, and articles on the telehealth industry.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importanceprong 2prong 3

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Government Alignment

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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