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 the 'national importance' of the beneficiary's endeavor. While the beneficiary was a successful youth soccer coach whose players were recruited by professional academies and colleges, the AAO determined this was insufficient to prove his work would have broader national or global implications for the field of soccer, as required under the Dhanasar framework.
Criteria Discussed
Substantial Merit And National Importance Well-Positioned To Advance The Proposed Endeavor On Balance, Waiving The Job Offer Requirement Would Benefit The United States
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