dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
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Unknown Industry · 2024-11-13
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.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The Director denied the petition because the Petitioner failed to establish that a waiver of the job offer and labor certification would be in the national interest. The AAO dismissed the appeal and subsequent motions to reopen and reconsider because the Petitioner did not include a statement identifying erroneous conclusions with Form I-290B and mailed the appeal brief to the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox instead of directly to the AAO, causing a delay in its incorporation into the record.
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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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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687
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