Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Judo (2019): did not establish his proposed endeavor has substantial
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that his proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance. The Director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the Petitioner did not sufficiently describe his plans for increasing U.S. competitiveness in judo, nor did the evidence show any connection to the official U.S. Judo team or broader societal benefits.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive Job Offer
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