dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Health And Safety Engineer

Occupational Safety, Health, Environment, And Quality · 2024-06-14

Decision Date
2024-06-14
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 and develop a consulting company specializing in occupational safety, health, environment, and quality, applying knowledge of industrial processes and safety laws to promote worksite safety.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance as it does not show impact beyond the petitioner's own business and clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor. The evidence did not demonstrate that the consulting services would have broader implications for the field or significant potential for economic effects beyond the immediate business and its clients.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested details on the specific activities the petitioner planned to undertake in the U.S. to establish national importance.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3

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Success Rate 53.7%
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