How common are denied EB-2 NIW petitions?

EB-2 NIW petition outcomes vary based on the strength of evidence, the specific criteria addressed, and the adjudicating officer. Each case is evaluated individually based on its own merits and documentation.

How does the public relations consulting services industry affect EB-2 NIW petition outcomes?

The public relations consulting services sector has unique considerations for EB-2 NIW petitions. USCIS evaluates whether the petitioner's qualifications and contributions align with the specific requirements of the visa category. Industry context matters for demonstrating the significance and impact of the petitioner's work.

dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Public Relations Consultant

Public Relations Consulting Services · Brazil · 2024-08-07

Decision Date

2024-08-07

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 provide public relations consulting and communications advice to established enterprises or startup companies in the United States through her public relations organization, O-G-LLC, based in Florida. She also co-founded I-D-LLC in Florida for real estate development, where she serves as public relations manager.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met

1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Partially Met

The Director found the endeavor had substantial merit, but the AAO affirmed that the petitioner did not establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor, as it did not sufficiently extend beyond her company and clientele to impact the field more broadly.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While the Director found the endeavor had substantial merit, the AAO affirmed that the petitioner did not demonstrate how her public relations consulting services would impact the industry or field more broadly beyond her company and its clientele. Her claims of generating 26 direct and 98 indirect jobs, and O-G-LLC's gross receipts of $247,932 in 2022, were not shown to have significant potential to employ U.S. workers or offer substantial positive economic effects at a national level.

Evidence

Evidence Types

Commercial Success

Media Coverage

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 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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