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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

International Purchasing Director And Business Development Coordinator

International Trade, Importation Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), And Logistics Consulting Services · Colombia · 2024-05-08

Decision Date
2024-05-08
Location
Florida
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 in Florida to import personal protective equipment (PPE) from Latin America for distribution to U.S. wholesalers and healthcare facilities. The endeavor includes identifying suppliers, managing logistics via air, sea, and ground, and providing a digital platform for shipment monitoring and document storage.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or substantial positive economic effects.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to meet Dhanasar prong 1; the endeavor's impact was deemed local rather than national. Although he projected creating 5 jobs and generating $700,000 in revenue by year five, these figures were considered insufficient to show substantial positive economic effects, and the business plan contained inconsistencies regarding job titles like software engineering.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence for national importance; the petitioner provided an updated business plan and news articles, but these did not sufficiently demonstrate broader implications.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Reference Letters Dependent

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
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