All Cases

8 cases · 0 approved / sustained · 7 denied / dismissed · 1 remanded

Director

Non-Profit

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe remanded
2025-03-24
The Beneficiary's proposed endeavor is to provide vision, develop strategy, and implement efforts to educate pro-democracy dissidents worldwide. This includes training civil society actors in authoritarian regimes to employ strategic nonviolent action and conducting research and advocacy on nonviolent civil resistance.

Project Manager

Non-Profit

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
2025-02-18
The petitioner proposes to develop and shape policies addressing hunger and food security, specifically through launching Mobile Food Pharmacy Nutrition Pharmacies and providing on-the-spot hot meals in underserved neighborhoods. The work also includes reducing food waste by recycling it into an alternative source of clean energy through a food waste upcycling incubator.

Pastor

Non-Profit

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2025-02-13
The Administrative Appeals Office dismissed the combined motions to reopen and reconsider because they were untimely. The motion to reconsider was filed 42 days after the prior dismissal, exceeding the 33-day deadline, and there is no regulatory provision to excuse a late motion to reconsider. The motion to reopen was also dismissed as the petitioner's error in completing Form I-290B, which caused a filing rejection, was not demonstrated to be reasonable or beyond their control.

Others

Non-Profit

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
2024-09-18
The Beneficiary proposes to work as a senior advisor of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) for a non-profit organization. His role involves overseeing food security and livelihoods programs funded by USAID and BHA, conducting monitoring and evaluation assistance for projects in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Uganda, and providing accurate data to funders.

Social Worker

Non-Profit

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2024-08-16
The petitioner proposes to direct a non-profit organization with the intention to expand its operations across the United States. The endeavor involves organizing workshops aimed at socially engaging young people, particularly focusing on juvenile justice, delinquency, and the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of youth.

Social Worker

Non-Profit

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
2024-08-02
The petitioner plans to operate and manage a nonprofit organization in Central Florida primarily focused on mental health and access to benefits for the Hispanic community. This endeavor aims to replicate successful models within Hispanic communities, including training and educating community members, and contributing to economic growth and social inclusion.

Entrepreneur

Non-Profit · Russia

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) rfe dismissed
United States 2024-07-29
The petitioner proposes to establish an independent business in the field of social and cultural management focused on the body-positive social movement. The endeavor includes educational programs, community building, and social support activities such as meetings, book clubs, and dance clubs to address mental health issues.

Others

Non-Profit · Honduras

USCIS EB-2 (NIW) dismissed
United States 2024-06-26
The Petitioner proposes to lead a nonprofit organization focused on international development, specifically a pilot project involving coffee exportation in Honduras. The endeavor aims to increase agricultural productivity and create jobs in Honduras to address the root causes of migration to the United States.