EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided November 2020Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
NOV272020_03B5203
Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
A taekwondo athlete and coach with exceptional ability sought NIW for continued coaching and competition. The AAO dismissed because his proposed work lacked national importance; coaching at club level would not impact the sport broadly enough to meet Dhanasar's first prong.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Merit and national importance · Taekwondo coaching and competition work did not demonstrate national importance; limited to club level without broader sport impact
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Merit and national importance | Not met | Taekwondo coaching and competition work did not demonstrate national importance; limited to club level without broader sport impact |
 Well positioned | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; decision states further analysis would serve no meaningful purpose |
 Balance favors a waiver | Not reached / not discussed | Not analyzed because first prong failed; no discretionary balancing conducted |
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