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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Mechanical Engineer

Mining Industry · Egypt · 2024-09-25

Decision Date
2024-09-25
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's proposed endeavor is to pursue a staff research and development mechanical engineer position for a company that manufactures belt fasteners, belt cleaning products, and tools for the mining industry. He intends to contribute to maximizing belt conveyor productivity, setting high standards for designs, safety of installation, and reliability, and designing new equipment for belts to improve engineering processes and create more efficient machinery.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Partially Met

The proposed endeavor was found to have substantial merit, but the petitioner failed to establish its national importance, as it was deemed to only impact a single company.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong. While the endeavor was found to have substantial merit, USCIS concluded that it would only benefit a single company and lacked broader national implications. The petitioner's evidence, including prior patented work and a report on the manufacturing industry's GDP contribution, was deemed insufficient to demonstrate national importance or the economic/technological impact of his research on the materials handling field. USCIS declined to evaluate the second and third prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested clarification on deficiencies in the initial record. The petitioner's response included a new endeavor (renewable energy) which was not considered, and provided additional information for the original endeavor, but it was ultimately insufficient to establish national importance.

RFE Targets
The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions
Commercial Success

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 6

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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