dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

International Commercial Manager

International Trade / International Commerce · Brazil · 2024-06-11

Decision Date
2024-06-11
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 work as an international commercial manager specializing in developing and managing large accounts, sales strategies, and profit optimization. She intends to implement SWOT analysis and Price and Margin Realization methodologies to guide U.S. companies in negotiations with the Latin American market.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit in the field of business but lacks national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of her endeavor. The evidence provided, including expert letters and industry reports, focused on the importance of the industry rather than the specific prospective impact of her individual work. Furthermore, her proposed impact was found to be limited to her employers and clients.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested clarification on the substantive nature of the endeavor. The petitioner responded with a new professional plan and recruiter emails, which were deemed insufficient to establish national importance.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Expert Opinion Letter
Letters Of Recommendation
Articles
Resume
Employment Verification Letter

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 1 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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