dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer ยท 2024-12-20

Decision Date
2024-12-20
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 perform as an Industrial Designer and provide specialized services in BRANDING & MARKETING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, COMMERCIAL, AND TRADING AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT areas to impact the Product Design field through innovation in the U.S.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit in business but failed to demonstrate national importance, being characterized as a job search without broader implications or significant economic impact.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that her proposed endeavor had national importance under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. USCIS determined the endeavor was primarily a job search and lacked evidence of broader national or global impact, significant employment potential for U.S. workers, or substantial positive economic effects beyond individual clients.

Evidence

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 1

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