dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain · 2024-10-09

Decision Date
2024-10-09
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.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The AAO dismissed the appeal because the Petitioner failed to submit a brief to the correct address, as required by Form I-290B instructions. The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the Petitioner could not demonstrate new facts that would change the outcome or that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy. The FedEx shipping label provided by the Petitioner confirmed the brief was misfiled, thus validating the AAO's summary dismissal of the appeal.

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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

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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

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