dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Human Rights Attorney
Human Rights Attorney · Pakistan · 2024-11-26
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 intends to register and establish a legal practice and/or partnership in the United States.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met
The petitioner did not establish the substantial merit and national importance of his proposed endeavor.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. Specifically, the petitioner did not submit the required Form ETA-750B, did not sufficiently articulate the proposed endeavor, and failed to establish the substantial merit and national importance of the proposed endeavor, thus not meeting the first prong of the Dhanasar framework.
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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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