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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Field Service Engineer

Power And Automation Technologies Company · 2025-04-15

Decision Date
2025-04-15
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 Beneficiary's proposed endeavor involves the installation and testing of highly complex medium-voltage switchboards, 800xa systems, protection relays, and other essential components. This work directly contributes to the advancement of electrification of maritime vessels in the United States.

Framework Evaluation

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

USCIS agreed the proposed endeavor has substantial merit but found that the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor, as it did not demonstrate broader impact beyond the company, clients, or employer, nor a direct impact on national programs.

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 the endeavor had substantial merit, USCIS found no evidence that the Beneficiary's specific work would have broader implications beyond his company or clients, or directly impact national programs, despite general alignment with government initiatives.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence regarding the national importance of the Beneficiary's proposed endeavor. The petitioner responded by detailing the endeavor's contribution to maritime vessel electrification and its alignment with various government initiatives, but failed to provide specific evidence linking the Beneficiary's work to a broader national impact.

RFE Targets
The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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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
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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Sustained 2,112
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