dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Entrepreneur In The Field Of Information Technology (IT) Education
Information Technology (IT) Education · 2024-04-26
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 proposes to operate a business providing IT-related training and online courses. The endeavor aims to improve workforce skills and attract individuals from diverse backgrounds to provide economic benefits to various regions.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or broader impact beyond the petitioner's customers.
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. Specifically, the record lacked corroborating evidence for job creation claims (90 direct jobs) and revenue projections ($58.1 million), and failed to show broader implications beyond the petitioner's immediate customers.
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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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Outcome dismissed
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Evidence Types 5
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