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Pastor

Pastoral Counseling · 2024-08-12

Decision Date
2024-08-12
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 a pastor, offering pastoral counseling services and growing a firm that will engage other skilled counselors. The endeavor aims to engage troubled communities to teach coping mechanisms for responsible citizenship amidst grief and hurting.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

USCIS found the endeavor had substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance, as its impact was not shown to extend beyond prospective clients to influence the field or U.S. economy broadly, or create significant U.S. jobs.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor under the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. While substantial merit was acknowledged, the petitioner did not demonstrate how his services would broadly impact the field or the U.S. economy, or create significant U.S. jobs, beyond his specific clients in the Pennsylvania area. Consequently, the second and third prongs were not evaluated.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent

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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
Evidence Types 1

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Sustained 2,112
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