dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Hospitality Manager

Hospitality · 2024-08-29

Decision Date
2024-08-29
Location
Central 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, a hospitality manager, proposed to continue her work in the hospitality field, including managing hotel reservations, organizing large-scale corporate events, and devising strategies to increase tourist traffic.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not meet the EB-2 exceptional ability requirements. Specifically, her salary was below the median for her field, her professional memberships did not require a baccalaureate degree, and her letters of support failed to identify significant contributions to the industry as a whole rather than just her employers.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE addressed the Petitioner's qualification for the EB-2 category. The Petitioner argued her educational qualifications met the advanced degree standard, but USCIS determined she only held an associate degree.

RFE Targets
eb2 qualification

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Awards
Professional Memberships
Media Coverage

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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
Evidence Types 4

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