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Golf Entrepreneur

Golf Entrepreneur · Colombia · 2024-07-30

Decision Date
2024-07-30
Location
Florida
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 start a company to help minorities and young girls from disadvantaged communities in the United States reach the collegiate level in golf. She intends to develop a website and program providing student-athletes with plans that expose them to resources, developmental programs, and scholarship opportunities.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet at least three of the six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability. Specifically, she did not provide an official academic record from an institution of learning, failed to show ten years of full-time experience as an entrepreneur (only as an amateur golfer), and did not demonstrate significant contributions to the field beyond personal athletic achievements.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The Director issued an RFE regarding the Petitioner's qualification for EB-2 classification as an individual of exceptional ability. The Petitioner responded with a business plan and corporate registration documents.

RFE Targets
eb2 qualification

Evidence

Evidence Types
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Media Coverage
Reference Letters Dependent
Original Contributions

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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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At a Glance

Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Evidence Types 4

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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