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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Soccer Director

Soccer Industry · 2024-08-06

Decision Date
2024-08-06
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 proposed to establish and serve as the CEO for a non-governmental soccer organization offering youth and community development, and health promotion programs. This organization aims to help refugee and newcomer youth integrate into communities and offer opportunities to displaced and marginalized youth.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance Not Met

USCIS found that while the proposed endeavor had substantial merit, the petitioner failed to establish its national importance, as it was not apparent the endeavor would affect the region or U.S. economy at a nationally important level.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her proposed endeavor under Dhanasar's first prong. The Director found it was not apparent that the endeavor would affect any region or the United States' tax revenue or economies more broadly at a level commensurate with national importance. The decision did not reach the second and third Dhanasar prongs.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE questioned the national importance of the endeavor, specifically regarding the impact on the region, tax revenue, and broader economy. The petitioner's response, including letters of recommendation, was deemed insufficient to demonstrate national importance.

RFE Targets
The proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Independent
Business Plan Detailed

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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 2

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