dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
IT Consultant
Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services · 2025-01-31
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 establish a company providing IT consulting services to U.S. companies. The work focuses on cybersecurity, IT management, and governance consultancy.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked sufficient evidence to establish national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts relevant to the latest decision and previously attempted to make a material change by proposing an alternate endeavor. The underlying petition remains denied because the initial proposed endeavor did not meet the national importance requirement of the first Dhanasar prong.
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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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