dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
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Others · 2024-09-05
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.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The Director denied the petition for not establishing eligibility for a national interest waiver. The initial appeal was summarily dismissed because the Petitioner did not identify specific legal or factual errors and failed to submit a brief/additional evidence within 30 days. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner incorrectly mailed the appeal brief to a lockbox instead of directly to the AAO. The motion to reconsider was dismissed as the Petitioner did not establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy.
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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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