dismissed
EB-2 NIW
dismissed EB-2 NIW Case: Soccer
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor has national importance, which is the first prong of the Dhanasar framework. The AAO determined that the record did not demonstrate how the petitioner's soccer promotion services would impact the field more broadly, beyond his prospective athletes and academies, or result in substantial positive economic effects for the United States.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance Proposed Endeavor On Balance, It Would Be Beneficial To The U.S. To Waive The Job Offer Requirement
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