All Cases
12 cases · 0 approved / sustained · 11 denied / dismissed · 1 remanded
Entrepreneur
Hair and Beauty · Brazil
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
Florida 2025-04-10
The petitioner proposes to start a barber shop and barber training center in Florida and Georgia, providing sensory-friendly barbering services tailored for individuals with special needs and disabilities, alongside a training program for other barbers.
Esthetician
Hair and Beauty
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
Florida 2025-04-03
The petitioner proposes to operate an aesthetics and health clinic in Florida offering services such as facial treatments, body massages, waxing, hair removal, and makeup services. The endeavor aims to address public health challenges like stress reduction and pain management while employing U.S. workers.
Hair Stylist
Hair and Beauty · Brazil
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
Brazil 2025-02-13
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the Petitioner did not present new facts sufficient to overcome the prior decision, specifically failing to establish that institutions awarding certificates were 'institutions of learning' or that certificates were 'official academic records'. Additionally, a letter confirming ownership and employment as a barber manager for 6 years did not meet the 10-year experience criterion. The motion to reconsider was dismissed as the Petitioner did not demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law or policy, merely broadly disagreeing with conclusions.
Esthetician
Hair and Beauty
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
New York 2024-11-22
The petitioner proposes to work as an independent contractor and skincare consultant, establishing a beauty salon in New York. This salon will offer advanced skincare treatments, aesthetic enhancements, wellness-oriented beauty consultations, and personalized botox services tailored to individual client needs.
Hair Stylist
Hair and Beauty
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe remanded
2024-11-04
The petitioner proposes to establish a beauty salon and act as a hairdresser instructor. The endeavor's reach appears limited to the petitioner's clients and students.
Others
Hair and Beauty
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2024-10-01
The petitioner proposes to develop a vocational training program for the personal care and barber field, including plans to offer free classes and apprenticeships. Additionally, the petitioner claims the established company will generate direct and indirect jobs and stimulate foreign investment in the American economy.
Others
Hair and Beauty
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2024-07-31
The petitioner proposes to operate an aesthetics and beauty clinic. The endeavor focuses on providing skincare specialist services within the beauty and aesthetics industry.
Others
Hair and Beauty · Brazil
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
Florida 2024-06-28
The Petitioner proposes to operate as a nurse technician, aesthetic specialist, and wellness spa entrepreneur. Her work focuses on providing aesthetic treatments, wellness services, and weight loss methods through her business operations.
Entrepreneur
Hair and Beauty · Colombia
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
Florida 2024-06-17
The petitioner proposes to operate a home beauty services and products application business in Florida. The endeavor uses a collaborative economy model to connect customers with skilled beauty professionals, specifically targeting the employment of women, mothers, and heads of households to promote financial independence.
Others
Hair and Beauty
USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
Florida 2024-06-11
The Petitioner proposes to operate a chain of hair salons in Florida offering hair and nail products and services, as well as workshops to train beauty sector professionals. Additionally, the endeavor includes providing business coaching to other salon owners to help them improve performance, expand, and create jobs.