dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Restaurant Manager
Restaurant · 2024-09-17
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.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner did not submit any new evidence or assert new facts supported by documentary evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner's brief did not identify any error of law or policy in the prior decision, merely rearguing facts and issues already considered.
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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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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671
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