dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued
Interior Designer
Interior Design · Russia · 2024-05-31
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 plans to become an interior designer in the United States, focusing on the design and execution of interior spaces.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the EB-2 classification. She did not provide evidence of a four-year U.S. baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, nor did she satisfy at least three of the six criteria for exceptional ability, failing to prove 10 years of experience, professional certification, or high remuneration relative to the field.
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Unsuccessfully AddressedThe RFE targeted the Petitioner's eligibility for the underlying EB-2 classification; the Petitioner responded with a certificate and bank statements which were found insufficient.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Awards
Reference Letters Dependent
High Salary
Reference Letters Independent
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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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Case data sourced from publicly available petition decisions and case studies. Decision date: 2024-05-31.
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Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Evidence Types 4
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