dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Occupational Health And Safety Specialist

Occupational Health And Safety · Turkey · 2024-01-30

Decision Date
2024-01-30
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 Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, focusing on risk assessment and accident prevention, with long-term aspirations to offer consulting services.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor had substantial merit but lacked evidence of national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her specific proposed endeavor. While the field of occupational health and safety is important, the Petitioner provided only general descriptions of the occupation and did not demonstrate how her specific work would have broader implications for the field or the U.S. economy rather than just benefiting her individual clients.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The Director requested a detailed description of the proposed endeavor and why it is of national importance, supported by documentary evidence.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Expert Letter
Professional Plan

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 3

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Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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