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dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Industrial Engineer

Supply Chain Management, Logistics, And Manufacturing · 2024-06-11

Decision Date
2024-06-11
Location
Georgia
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 consulting and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses to optimize supply chain and logistics processes. He intends to apply models leveraged in heuristic techniques, descriptive statistics, and Constraint Theory (TOC) to improve productivity and minimize ergonomic risks in warehouse operations.

Framework Evaluation

1 of 3 criteria met
1 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The Director found that the petitioner was well-positioned to advance the endeavor based on his 20 years of experience and education.

2 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor has substantial merit in the field of logistics, but fails to demonstrate national importance or broader implications for the industry.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his endeavor (Prong 1). While the endeavor had substantial merit, the evidence did not show a broader impact on the field or significant economic effects, as the business plan's projections for 14 jobs and $1.6 million in revenue were considered amorphous and insufficient.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Government Alignment
Reference Letters Dependent

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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 1 / 3
Evidence Types 2

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