Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Physical Education (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor, opening a local
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor, opening a local basketball academy, was of national importance. While the endeavor had substantial merit and physical education is generally beneficial, the petitioner did not demonstrate that his specific project would have a broad prospective impact beyond its immediate locality. Arguments regarding a general shortage of coaches were deemed insufficient as such shortages are typically addressed through the labor certification process.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiver Would Benefit The U.S.
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