Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Soccer Coaching (2023): did not establish his proposed endeavor had national
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his proposed endeavor had national importance under the Dhanasar framework. While the AAO acknowledged the endeavor's substantial merit, it concluded that operating a local soccer academy did not rise to the level of national importance, lacking evidence of broader implications for the sport or significant national economic benefits.
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Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Endeavor Balance Of Factors For Waiver
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