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Robotics, Digitization, And Automation Within The Steel Industry · Italy · 2024-07-19

Decision Date
2024-07-19
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 invent, prototype, develop, and deploy robots specifically for the steelmaking process. The endeavor aims to increase safety and reduce manual labor costs by automating tasks within the steel industry.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not satisfy at least three of the six criteria for exceptional ability. Specifically, the AAO found the evidence for the ten-year experience requirement insufficient due to lack of detailed job duties, and the salary evidence did not demonstrate exceptional ability as the salary at the time of filing ($76,667) was below the industry average for robotics engineers.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence to show the petitioner's vocational certificate related to his field and further proof of exceptional ability; the petitioner responded with an updated employer letter and salary data.

RFE Targets
eb2 qualification

Evidence

Evidence Types
Professional Memberships
Original Contributions
High Salary

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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
Evidence Types 3

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,814
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,672

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