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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Medical Technologist

Medical Technology · 2024-04-18

Decision Date
2024-04-18
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 a medical technologist validating the accuracy of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases, including at-home test kits for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory infections. He intends to implement intralaboratory protocols and methods to verify the sensitivity and reliability of these tests to ensure quality control within laboratories.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit in the field of health, but lacks national importance as the petitioner did not establish broader implications for the field or significant economic impact.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The petitioner failed to satisfy the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. Although the endeavor has substantial merit, it lacks national importance because the record did not show the work would have broader implications for the field or significant economic impact. The benefits were found to be localized to the petitioner's specific employer and customers.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence for all three prongs; the petitioner responded with articles on diagnostic testing and personal statements, which the Director found insufficient to meet the burden of proof.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importanceprong 2prong 3

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Government Alignment

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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
Evidence Types 2

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
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