dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Marketing And Communications Specialist

Marketing And Communications · Ecuador · 2024-06-25

Decision Date
2024-06-25
Location
Florida
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 open a marketing consultancy company in Florida to support U.S. small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the tourism industry, in enhancing their brand image and digital presence. The goal is to strengthen market positioning, increase brand equity, and drive revenue growth to contribute to the U.S. economy.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. Although the petitioner holds an advanced degree and the endeavor has substantial merit, the record did not show that the work would have broader implications for the field or significant potential for job creation beyond the petitioner's own clients.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Government Alignment
Articles
Academic Evaluation
Employment Letters

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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