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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Entrepreneur In The Physical Therapy Field

Physical Therapy Field · 2024-05-23

Decision Date
2024-05-23
Location
Florida
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 operate a mobile physical therapy services company using an outfitted Recreational Vehicle (RV) to provide rehabilitation care to elderly patients and those with mobility limitations. The endeavor also includes providing professional advice and educational webinars to others in the physical therapy field.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but fails to demonstrate national importance as it lacks broader implications for the industry or significant economic impact.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. Although the business plan projected 11 employees and $1.29 million in revenue by year five, these figures were not well-supported and did not scale to a level of national importance; additionally, a shortage of professionals in the field does not inherently render a specific endeavor nationally important.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence to establish the national importance of the mobile physical therapy clinic. The petitioner responded with a business plan and expert letters, but the concerns were not resolved.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Reference Letters Independent
Commercial Success
Government Alignment

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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