dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

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Management Consulting · Brazil · 2024-04-12

Decision Date
2024-04-12
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 operate her own management consulting business in the United States, focusing on assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with management tools to encourage economic stability and growth, particularly within Hispanic and Brazilian entrepreneur communities.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

The petitioner did not demonstrate that her specific endeavor has national importance beyond its immediate clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. The petitioner's claims regarding the national importance of her endeavor remained broad and lacked specific evidentiary support showing impact beyond her immediate clients.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE addressed eligibility for the national interest waiver, leading the petitioner to change her endeavor description.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

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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
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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