dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Entrepreneur And Business Consultant

Strategic Management · Ecuador · 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 open a business consulting company to provide services to Latin American women entrepreneurs in the United States. The endeavor focuses on businesses promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly practices to foster American entrepreneurship and mitigate the gender gap in the field.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the national importance element of the first Dhanasar prong. Although the petitioner held an advanced degree (Master's in planning and strategic direction), the evidence did not show that her specific consulting work would have a broader impact on the industry or significant job creation beyond her immediate clients.

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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