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EB-2 NIWSports and athleticsIndividualDecided November 2023Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

NOV272023_05B5203

Merit and national importanceNot metWell positionedNot reached / not discussedBalance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussed

Our summary

An exercise trainer and group fitness instructor seeks NIW status for a fitness center business addressing obesity. The AAO found substantial merit but rejected national importance because benefits would not extend beyond individual clients to impact the fitness industry or economy broadly.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Merit and national importance · Proposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to individual fitness center clients without broader industry impact.

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
Merit and national importanceNot metProposed endeavor lacks national importance; benefits limited to individual fitness center clients without broader industry impact.
Well positionedNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; reserved for unnecessary advisory findings.
Balance favors a waiverNot reached / not discussedNot reached because first prong failed; reserved for unnecessary advisory findings.

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