Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Athletic Coaching (2023): did not establish their proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an athletic coach, failed to demonstrate that their proposed endeavor had national importance. The Director and AAO found the petitioner's business plan lacked sufficient detail and specificity to show that the potential prospective impact of their work rose to a national level, a key requirement for the waiver.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor Waiver Is Beneficial To The U.S.
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