dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tennis coach and fitness trainer, has sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the petitioner did not provide evidence of a one-time, major internationally recognized award, nor did they submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory categories. A prior O-1 visa approval for the beneficiary as a tennis player was not considered determinative for their eligibility as a coach under the stricter immigrant petition standards.
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