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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Area Manager/Operational Director

Hospitality Industry ยท 2024-05-17

Decision Date
2024-05-17
Location
Texas
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 an area manager and operational director for small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries, with a specific focus on the hospitality sector. He aims to provide business practices and services to support and advise companies on expansion, particularly within the hotel industry in Texas.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or broader implications beyond the petitioner's immediate employers.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While the endeavor had substantial merit, the evidence did not show a prospective impact beyond the petitioner's specific clients or a significant potential to employ U.S. workers on a scale rising to national importance.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested additional evidence regarding the national importance of the endeavor. The petitioner provided a professional plan and expert letters, but these were deemed insufficient to show impact beyond specific clients.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
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 2

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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