EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided 2024Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL172024_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A soccer coach and sports manager with master's degree in sport management sought EB-2 with NIW, proposing a youth soccer development program. The AAO affirmed denial, finding the proposed endeavor demonstrated substantial merit but lacked national importance; coaching individual children insufficient to impact sports management field broadly.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Proposed youth soccer program showed substantial merit but lacked national importance; work with individual children insufficient for field-wide impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Proposed youth soccer program showed substantial merit but lacked national importance; work with individual children insufficient for field-wide impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; not reached |
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