dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Entrepreneur In The Field Of Athletics And A Soccer Coach
Athletics And A Soccer Coach · 2024-04-22
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.
Proposed Endeavor
The petitioner proposes to develop and operate a sports academy in Florida specializing in soccer. The endeavor involves providing athletic coaching and business administration within the professional athletics and soccer coaching field.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met
The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to demonstrate national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of the endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. Although he projected creating 13 jobs and paying $1,000,000 in salaries over five years, the business plan was inconsistent regarding full-time staffing, and there was insufficient evidence to prove the business was in a HUBZone or would impact the industry beyond its local clients.
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A dismissed EB-2 NIW 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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