EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided June 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUN152023_02B5203
Merit and national importanceNot reached / not discussedWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A fitness specialist sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification and a national interest waiver. The AAO dismissed because he met only three of six evidentiary criteria but lacked the degree of expertise significantly above ordinary for his field.
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 | Not reached because petitioner failed to meet underlying EB-2 exceptional ability requirements |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed to meet underlying EB-2 exceptional ability requirements |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not reached because petitioner failed to meet underlying EB-2 exceptional ability requirements |
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