EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided July 2021Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL232021_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A gymnastics coach sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO affirmed that while the coach qualified for EB-2 and was well positioned to advance the endeavor, the proposed coaching lacked national importance because its impact was limited to specific gymnasts and a local setting rather than affecting the gymnastics field broadly.
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 · Coaching impact limited to specific gymnasts and workplace; no evidence of field-wide impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Coaching impact limited to specific gymnasts and workplace; no evidence of field-wide impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First Dhanasar prong failed; remaining prongs not reached |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First Dhanasar prong failed; remaining prongs not reached |
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