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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Strategic Consultant

Strategic And Management Consulting Services · 2024-06-27

Decision Date
2024-06-27
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 strategic consulting services to small and medium-sized American companies (SMEs) to develop commercial and sales strategies, aiming to increase market valuation, revenues, and profitability.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has substantial merit but lacks national importance as it does not demonstrate broader implications for the field or the U.S. economy beyond the petitioner's immediate clients.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor. The evidence provided, including industry reports and recommendation letters, focused on the importance of the consulting field and small businesses in general rather than the specific prospective impact of the petitioner's individual work. There was no concrete plan or data showing how his services would scale to provide substantial economic benefits or job creation at a national or regional level.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE sought evidence of the endeavor's potential for significant job creation or economic impact; the petitioner responded with general industry data rather than specific evidence of his own endeavor's prospective impact.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importanceprong 2prong 3

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Other

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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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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