dismissed EB-2 (NIW)

Visa Petition Case

Unknown Industry · 2025-03-12

Decision Date
2025-03-12
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 Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) dismissed the appeal and subsequent motions because the Petitioner misfiled the appeal brief to an incorrect address, resulting in its absence from the record during adjudication. The AAO found no error in its prior summary dismissal, which was mandated by 8 C.F.R. § 103.3(a)(1)(v) due to the lack of a brief or basis statement.

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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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