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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

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Others ยท 2025-02-20

Decision Date
2025-02-20
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's proposed endeavor involves work with MCA and V4, which the petitioner asserts offers substantial economic impact, strategic alignment with U.S. national interests, broader implications for the field, and personal and community contributions.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The petitioner argued for the national importance of their proposed endeavor, citing economic impact, strategic alignment with U.S. national interests, and broader implications. However, the AAO found these arguments were merely rearguments of previously considered facts and issues, and did not establish an incorrect application of law or policy in the prior decision.

2 Petitioner is well-positioned to advance the endeavor Not Met

The decision does not explicitly discuss whether the petitioner was well-positioned to advance the endeavor, but the overall denial of the national interest waiver implies this prong was not sufficiently met or proven.

3 On balance, it would benefit the US to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements Not Met

The Director concluded that the petitioner had not established that a waiver of the required job offer and labor certification would be in the national interest. The AAO upheld this finding by dismissing the motion to reconsider.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification would be in the national interest. The AAO dismissed the motion to reconsider because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy, instead merely rearguing facts and issues already considered. The underlying petition remains denied.

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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