dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Assistant Professor Of Gender And Sexuality Studies
University · 2025-01-06
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 Beneficiary is sought to be permanently employed as an assistant professor of gender and sexuality studies. Her work involves exploring economic and social conditions leading people to engage in sex work, and ongoing research on race, gender, and 'post-coloniality'.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not demonstrate the Beneficiary's eligibility for Schedule A designation, specifically failing to provide sufficient evidence of widespread acclaim and international recognition. While the Beneficiary met two evidentiary criteria (judging others' work and authoring scholarly articles), the record lacked evidence of the impact of her articles (e.g., citation count) and objective corroboration for expert accolades. The Director's EB-2 misclassification error was deemed harmless as the petition required denial due to the unapproved Schedule A application.
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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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