dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a taekwondo instructor. The director and the AAO found that competitive athletics and coaching are not necessarily the same area of expertise. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of his achievements as an instructor, such as a successful history of coaching athletes who compete at a national level, to demonstrate extraordinary ability in that specific role.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Artistic, Athletic, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles In The Field Display Of The Alien'S Work In The Field At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation Commanded A High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration For Services Commercial Successes In The Performing Arts
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