dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Attorney And Investment Consultant
Investment Consulting · Brazil · 2024-06-28
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 an investment consulting business in Florida to work with foreign Brazilian investors, facilitating investments across various industries including real estate and affordable housing construction.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The Petitioner did not demonstrate that the prospective impact of his specific endeavor, rather than the industry in general, rises to the level of national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to provide new facts or establish that the prior decision incorrectly applied law or policy. The AAO maintained that the endeavor did not meet the national importance requirement under the first prong of Dhanasar, as the business plan's projections did not show significant potential to employ U.S. workers or provide substantial economic effects to a depressed area.
Evidence
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Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment
Business Plan
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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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