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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

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Sports Industry · 2024-07-23

Decision Date
2024-07-23
Location
New York
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 company in New York to organize sports events, conferences, workshops, and trainings, specifically bringing American sports industry representatives to train athletes and coaches from CIS countries to develop international cooperation.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Not Met

The endeavor was found to have substantial merit but failed to meet the national importance requirement as it lacked broader implications for the field or economy.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the national importance of the proposed endeavor. While the business plan projected $1.5M in revenue and 14 jobs by year five, these figures were not corroborated with evidence and did not demonstrate a substantial economic effect on the region or nation.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The RFE requested further evidence of eligibility for a waiver; the petitioner provided a business plan and letters of intent which were deemed insufficient to prove national importance.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Articles
Business Plan
Letters

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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 3

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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