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Sustainability Specialist

Sustainability · 2024-08-16

Decision Date
2024-08-16
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 work for the government and implement policy changes to make the state of Florida and the United States more sustainable. This will be achieved through initial employment with two private companies in Florida to build an employment resume and network, followed by obtaining a Ph.D. to advise businesses and government, culminating in employment with a Florida government entity.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

The Director and AAO concluded that the Petitioner did not establish that the proposed endeavor in sustainability had national importance, lacking sufficient evidence to demonstrate its prospective impact or broader implications beyond general assertions.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proposed endeavor had national importance, as required by the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO found insufficient information and evidence to determine the exact nature and prospective impact of the endeavor, which included pursuing a university degree and seeking future employment with multiple entities. General assertions of economic impact and contributions to environmental stability were not supported by adequate corroborating evidence to show broader implications or substantial positive economic effects.

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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
Criteria Met 0 / 3

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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