EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2026Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL082026_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A fitness and wellness coordinator, formerly a professional soccer player, sought an EB-2 exceptional ability classification and a national interest waiver to run a children's health consulting and training company. The AAO withdrew the earlier exceptional ability finding because none of the claimed criteria were met, and reserved the Dhanasar prongs.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
Every criterion in the table was found met.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not reached / not discussed | Claimed but not analyzed; the AAO reserved the Dhanasar issues after finding no exceptional ability. |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Claimed but not analyzed; reserved because the underlying EB-2 classification was not established. |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Claimed but not analyzed; reserved because the underlying EB-2 classification was not established. |
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