dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Entrepreneur
Marketing Field · 2024-09-30
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 work as an entrepreneur in the marketing field, building her own brand in the United States.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The decision was based on the Petitioner's failure to demonstrate eligibility for EB-2 classification as a member of the professions holding an advanced degree. The academic transcript for her fashion degree from 2001-2004 was found to be incomplete, lacking grades for some classes and not indicating why three semesters were exempt, thus not establishing equivalence to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Furthermore, even if a bachelor's equivalent was established, the record did not prove at least five years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience in her specialty, as required for a master's degree equivalent.
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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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