dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

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Steel Manufacturing · Brazil · 2024-07-18

Decision Date
2024-07-18
Location
United States
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 establish a steel manufacturing company, specializing in high-quality steel pipes and services such as welding assemblies, inspection, and machining, to support sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, military, and construction.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks evidence of national importance or substantial positive economic effects.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor. Additionally, the Petitioner failed to prove they hold an advanced degree because their three-year degree from Brazil was not shown to be equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Government Alignment

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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 1

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