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Soccer Administration Manager And Coach

Soccer Administration Manager And Coach · Brazil · 2024-04-18

Decision Date
2024-04-18
Location
Georgia
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 establish a soccer development business in Georgia where he would serve as the head soccer coach. The business would provide soccer development classes for children, adolescents, professional and college teams, and athletes, aiming to enhance the overall skill level of players in the U.S.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Partially Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but lacked national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Not Met

The petitioner did not establish he was well-positioned to advance the proposed business.

3 On Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offer Not Met

The petitioner did not demonstrate that waiving the labor certification would benefit the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the EB-2 exceptional ability criteria, meeting zero of the six required categories. Furthermore, under the Dhanasar framework, the endeavor lacked national importance, and the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of significant job creation or broader industry impact.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested evidence to satisfy the three prongs of the Dhanasar framework and the EB-2 criteria; the petitioner provided more documentation on his career in Brazil, which did not address the prospective impact of the coaching endeavor.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National ImportanceWell-positioned to Advance the EndeavorOn Balance, Beneficial to Waive Job Offereb2 qualification

Evidence

Evidence Types
Media Coverage
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment
Professional Memberships
Awards

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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
Criteria Met 0 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
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