dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Petitioner (Operating Business Ventures)
Telehealth And Home Building And Renovation · Brazil · 2025-03-13
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 operate business ventures in the fields of telehealth and home building and renovation. This includes developing a telehealth app and digital marketing solutions, as well as acquiring and renovating residential properties.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met
The endeavor had substantial merit but lacked evidence of national importance or broader implications for the field.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal and subsequent motions were dismissed because the petitioner failed to satisfy the national importance requirement of the first Dhanasar prong. Specifically, he did not provide probative evidence to corroborate business projections, failed to show impact beyond his immediate clients, and his housing project (9 homes) was significantly smaller than the economic impact studies cited.
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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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