EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided April 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR182024_08B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A former professional soccer player in Brazil seeks NIW for EB-2 as individual of exceptional ability to establish soccer development business. Petitioner claimed six evidentiary criteria for exceptional ability. AAO found petitioner fails to meet exceptional ability requirements and does not establish national importance of proposed endeavor under Dhanasar first prong, dismissing appeal.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Record does not sufficiently establish national importance of proposed soccer development business endeavor
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Record does not sufficiently establish national importance of proposed soccer development business endeavor |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second prong reserved and not analyzed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; third prong reserved and not analyzed |
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