dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Stationery, Visual Communication, And Digital Printing Products And Services · 2024-07-26

Decision Date
2024-07-26
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 his own company specializing in stationery, visual communication, and digital printing products and services. He intends to offer quality products at competitive prices to individuals and companies in Florida, with plans to expand to other states and potentially provide business consulting services.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance because its impact is limited to the petitioner's clients and does not have broader implications for the field.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. While the petitioner claimed he would create 33 direct jobs and $1.9 million in revenue by the fifth year, the AAO found these projections to be speculative and the impact localized to his specific clients rather than the nation at large.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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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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Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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