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Brazilian Company · Brazil · 2025-03-26
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 invest $500,000 in a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE) associated with a regional center. This investment aims to benefit the U.S. economy and create at least 10 full-time positions for qualifying employees.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish the lawful source of the invested funds. USCIS found that the Petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate the accrual and maintenance of funds over time, nor the lawful source of significant dividend income from two other companies, which were potentially commingled with the investment funds. The Petitioner also failed to provide required evidence such as foreign business registration documents or corporate tax returns for these other entities.
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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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