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dismissed EB-2 (NIW) RFE Issued

Soccer Coach And Sports Manager

Sports Management · 2024-07-17

Decision Date
2024-07-17
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 proposes to establish a sports management business focusing on a children's soccer training program using a specific methodology she developed. The endeavor aims to partner with sports brands and healthcare professionals to promote physical activity and cognitive development in children.

Framework Evaluation

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

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

Why This Petition Was Denied

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of her endeavor. Although she holds an advanced degree, her business plan lacked financial analysis or job creation projections, and the evidence did not show her methodology would impact the field beyond her immediate local clients.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The Director issued an RFE regarding the national importance of the endeavor. The petitioner provided a business plan and expert letters, but they failed to show impact beyond local operations.

RFE Targets
Substantial Merit and National Importance

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Government Alignment

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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

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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