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Journalist

Journalism · Brazil · 2024-09-16

Decision Date
2024-09-16
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 serve as a journalist specializing in investigative research and the creation of informative articles and news pieces on critical social issues including education, housing, health, poverty, criminal justice, and race relations, with a focus on Latino immigrant populations. He also plans to deploy his skills as a professor and mentor to train emerging journalists with missions on improving social equity.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance due to a lack of evidence regarding broader impact on the field of journalism or the economy.

2 Well positioned to advance the endeavor Not Met

This prong was not evaluated as the petition was dismissed on the first prong.

3 On balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements Not Met

This prong was not evaluated as the petition was dismissed on the first prong.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has national importance. While the endeavor had substantial merit, USCIS found no evidence of a significant potential to impact the field of journalism or the economy more broadly, lacking specific projections for monetization, job creation, or the reach/circulation of his journalistic work. The second and third Dhanasar prongs were not evaluated.

Evidence

Evidence Types
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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 1

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