dismissed EB-2 (NIW)
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy / Professional Sports · Brazil · 2023-07-14
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 work as a physical therapist for a professional soccer team in the United States. He intends to provide physical therapy services, mentor interns and trainees, and collaborate with equipment companies to provide data for product improvement.
Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria met1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met
The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked evidence of national importance.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of his endeavor under the first Dhanasar prong. The record failed to show how his individual work would impact the broader field of physical therapy beyond his specific employer and patients, despite his experience with elite soccer teams and previous research in Brazil.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Conference Presentations
Government Alignment
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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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Evidence Types 3
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