dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Lighting Event Design Group · 2024-07-17
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 is a CEO of a lighting event design group specializing in the creation and execution of holiday lighting projects for events such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, Carnival, and Easter. The work involves technical lighting design and subcontractor management for various clients.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish eligibility for EB-2 classification; he lacked a bachelor's degree for advanced degree professional status and failed to meet at least three criteria for exceptional ability. Specifically, his certificates were not official academic records, he did not prove ten years of full-time experience (as holiday work appeared seasonal), and he lacked a professional license or evidence of high salary.
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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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