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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Lawyer

Legal Sector · 2024-01-10

Decision Date
2024-01-10
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 practice law in the United States, representing clients in court, advocating for policy changes, and working with communities to promote awareness of legal rights and freedoms.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit, but it 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. The record did not show that his work would impact the legal industry more broadly or provide substantial positive economic effects beyond his specific clients and employer.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence of national importance. The petitioner responded with personal statements about lawyer shortages and his professional background.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 1

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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