dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

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Healthcare Workers · 2024-10-10

Decision Date
2024-10-10
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's proposed endeavor involves work in the healthcare sector, specifically aligning with the State of Florida's initiative to train and retain healthcare workers. However, the petitioner failed to adequately describe its broader implications to establish national importance.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The AAO concluded that the Petitioner's proposed endeavor was not nationally important because they did not adequately describe its broader implications.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Director denied the petition because the Petitioner did not establish eligibility as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree and did not demonstrate eligibility for a national interest waiver under the Dhanasar framework. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the Petitioner failed to address the EB-2 qualification issue and did not adequately describe the national importance of their endeavor (Prong 1). The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed for lacking new facts or demonstrating legal error.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE and Notice of Intent to Deny (ITD) questioned the petitioner's eligibility as a member of the professions and their demonstration of eligibility for a national interest waiver. The petitioner responded by resubmitting prior assertions and evidence.

RFE Targets
Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importanceeb2 qualification

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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