dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Lawyer

Law Consultant For Corporations · Brazil · 2024-06-26

Decision Date
2024-06-26
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 work as a law consultant for corporations seeking to expand their business with Latin American companies. He intends to provide guidance on labor, tax, and corporate law to facilitate international business expansion between the U.S. and Brazil.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. Although he provided expert letters and evidence of 28 years of experience in Brazil, the evidence did not demonstrate substantial positive economic effects or broader implications beyond his specific clientele.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence to establish the national importance of the proposed legal consultancy work. The petitioner provided letters from potential clients and an expert opinion from a law professor.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

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

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