dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

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Trucking Company · 2024-11-15

Decision Date
2024-11-15
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's proposed endeavor involved operating a trucking company that would provide moving services to victims of domestic violence. Additionally, the beneficiary intended to establish a small free dental clinic.

Framework Evaluation

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

USCIS found that while the endeavor had substantial merit (protecting victims of domestic violence), it lacked national importance as broader implications beyond direct customer benefits were not established.

2 The individual is well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor Not Met

The Director questioned the authenticity of the beneficiary's educational documents, indicating concerns about whether the individual was well-positioned to advance the endeavor.

3 On balance, it would benefit the US to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements Not Met

The Director concluded that the petitioner did not establish eligibility for a national interest waiver, implying that waiving the job offer requirement would not benefit the United States.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to consistently describe the proposed endeavor and did not establish its national importance beyond direct customer benefits. The Director questioned the authenticity of educational documents and found that the new evidence submitted on motion did not overcome the basis for denial, failing to meet the requirements for a motion to reopen.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested clarification on the proposed endeavor's consistency and evidence of its broader implications, as well as addressing concerns about the authenticity of the beneficiary's educational documents. The petitioner responded with additional details on the trucking company's services and the beneficiary's dental background, but these were deemed insufficient.

RFE Targets
The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importanceThe individual is well-positioned to advance their proposed endeavor

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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 3

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Success Rate 53.7%
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