dismissed EB-3
Social Service Assistant
Nonprofit Corporation That Helps Disabled People ยท 2025-03-14
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 1 criteria metEmployer Ability to Pay (Not Met)
The Petitioner did not specifically allege any legal or factual errors in the Director's decision regarding the organization's ability to pay the proffered wage.
Labor Certification (Not Met)
The Director concluded the certification lacked a valid signature; the AAO reserved further consideration as the ability-to-pay issue was dispositive.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner provided only a generalized statement regarding its ability to pay without filing a supporting brief or specifying legal or factual errors. Under Matter of Valencia, such overly broad claims are insufficient to overturn a Director's decision.
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Skills Required
- at least two years of training or experience
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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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Outcome dismissed
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Total Cases 108
Success Rate 9.3%
Sustained 10
Dismissed 63
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