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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Martial Artist Entrepreneur

Martial Arts Sports Entertainment Business · Brazil · 2024-07-25

Decision Date
2024-07-25
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 intends to operate a martial arts sports entertainment business in the United States. This includes holding mixed martial arts tournaments and developing a program to teach mixed martial arts to children and adults with low incomes.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet at least three of the six criteria for exceptional ability, satisfying only the recognition criterion. Specifically, he failed to provide evidence of a qualifying academic degree from an institution of learning, ten years of experience (having only six), a required license, or a salary demonstrating exceptional ability.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE sought evidence for academic degrees, 10 years of experience, professional licenses, and high salary. The Petitioner responded with certificates and salary comparisons which were ultimately found insufficient.

RFE Targets
eb2 qualification

Evidence

Evidence Types
Professional Memberships
Media Coverage

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 2

EB-2 (NIW) Case Data

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Total Cases 3,816
Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,674

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