EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
AUG232021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A weightlifter with exceptional ability seeks NIW for EB-2. AAO dismissed appeal because petitioner failed to provide specific proposed endeavor at filing; general intent to work in weightlifting lacks national importance and substantial merit as required.
Official PDF
Official PDF ↗Published by USCIS. The summary is ours, in our own words; the decision text is on uscis.gov.
No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Petitioner failed to propose specific endeavor at filing; vague intent to work insufficient
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Petitioner failed to propose specific endeavor at filing; vague intent to work insufficient |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; no meaningful purpose to proceed |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; no meaningful purpose to proceed |
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