Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2009): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a gymnastics coach, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim in his current field. The AAO determined that while the petitioner claimed to have coached Olympic medalists, the evidence provided, primarily letters from other coaches and the athletes themselves, was not sufficient to prove he served as their primary coach. The decision emphasized the lack of objective, verifiable evidence, such as official programs or athlete biographies listing him as a coach.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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