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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Nutritionist And Entrepreneur

Nutrition And Telehealth · 2024-07-01

Decision Date
2024-07-01
Location
Ohio
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 establish a telehealth network platform connecting patients to nutritional professionals for the treatment of obesity and eating disorders. The company also plans to publish educational content, participate in clinical studies, and provide community lectures and webinars.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but the petitioner failed to show it would impact the field more broadly or have significant economic effects.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor (Prong 1). Although the business plan projected creating 34 jobs and paying $6.5 million in wages by the fifth year, the evidence did not show these figures would have a substantial positive economic effect or broader implications for the field.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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Sustained 2,046
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