dismissed EB-3 RFE Issued

Operations Research Analyst

Small Business Financing Company · 2024-05-10

Decision Date
2024-05-10
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

1 of 3 criteria met
Education Requirements (Met)

The Beneficiary earned a Master of Business Administration degree from a U.S. university, meeting the educational requirements.

Labor Certification (Met)

The Petitioner obtained an approved labor certification from the Department of Labor with a priority date of July 28, 2022.

Experience Requirements (Not Met)

Letters from former employers did not total 12 months and lacked required duty descriptions; experience with the Petitioner was not qualifying.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Beneficiary met the minimum requirements of 12 months of training and 12 months of experience specified in the labor certification. Regulatory requirements for employer letters were not met, and experience gained with the sponsoring employer cannot be used to qualify for the position under 20 C.F.R. § 656.17(i)(3).

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The Director requested evidence that the Beneficiary met the education and experience requirements. The Petitioner provided transcripts and employment letters which were deemed insufficient to prove the required duration and nature of experience.

RFE Targets
Education RequirementsExperience Requirements

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Skills Required
  • Master's degree in Economics, finance, accounting or related field
  • 12 months of training in consulting, internal finance, and/or business analyst roles
  • 12 months of experience in the job offered

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 1 / 3
Evidence Types 1

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