dismissed EB-3
Physical Therapist
Healthcare Services Provider · 2024-09-17
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.
Framework Evaluation
0 of criteria metJob Qualifications (Not Met)
The Beneficiary did not possess the required PT license or approval to take the NPTE as of the petition's filing date.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate proper cause for reopening. The Petitioner did not address the prior summary dismissal of the appeal, nor did they provide evidence of a timely submitted brief for the initial appeal. Furthermore, the new evidence of the Beneficiary's physical therapy license was obtained in November 2023, eight months after the petition's filing date of March 2, 2023, thus not establishing eligibility as of the filing date.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Documentary Evidence
Skills Required
- PT license
- Vermont Licensing Authority Approval to take the NPTE
- National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
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Frequently Asked Questions
A dismissed EB-3 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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Evidence Types 1
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