dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued
Others
Others · 2024-06-27
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 appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to provide evidence of five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience required for EB-2 status. Despite a Request for Evidence (RFE), no employment verification letters were found in the record, and the Petitioner did not provide them on appeal.
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Unsuccessfully AddressedThe RFE requested official academic records and letters from employers to prove the Petitioner met the EB-2 advanced degree professional requirements. The Petitioner responded asserting letters were included, but none were present in the file.
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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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