dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Martial Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the national importance of his proposed endeavor as a judo coach. The AAO concluded that his work would not sufficiently extend beyond the individuals he would serve to impact the martial arts field or the nation more broadly. Additionally, the AAO withdrew the initial finding that he qualified as an advanced degree professional due to a lack of required academic equivalency evidence and translations.
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