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Legal Consulting Services · 2024-08-16

Decision Date
2024-08-16
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 create a consulting company that will provide legal consulting services to help United States companies do business with Brazilians and help Brazilian companies in the United States. This endeavor aims to have a broader, positive impact on the economic and trade relationships between the two countries.

Framework Evaluation

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

The Petitioner did not establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, failing to show broader implications for the trade relationship between the United States and Brazil beyond the scope of her clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong, specifically not demonstrating broader implications beyond her clients. Additionally, the motion did not present new facts or identify errors in the prior decision, failing to meet the requirements for reopening.

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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

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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