EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsEmployerDecided November 2022Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV022022_04B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A sports coordinator and trainer sought EB-2 with national interest waiver under Dhanasar. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the proposed endeavor lacked demonstrated national importance, despite addressing the important issue of childhood obesity. The petitioner failed to show the work would impact U.S. soccer or public health broadly or generate substantial positive economic effects.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Sports training work lacks sufficient evidence of prospective impact rising to national importance; does not affect field or public health broadly
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Sports training work lacks sufficient evidence of prospective impact rising to national importance; does not affect field or public health broadly |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as further review would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | First prong failed; second and third prongs not analyzed as further review would serve no meaningful purpose |
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