dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing And Packaging Of Paints · 2025-03-27

Decision Date
2025-03-27
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 company specializing in customized solutions and consulting services for the manufacturing and packaging of paints. The endeavor aims to assist clients in adapting factories and machinery to increase operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or broader impact on the U.S. economy.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. Although the business plan projected the creation of 14 jobs by the fifth year, the record did not show how these metrics or the consulting services would have a substantial positive economic effect or broader implications beyond the immediate area of operations.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent

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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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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 1

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