Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2015): did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten regulatory criteria or documenting a one-time major achievement. A key issue was the discrepancy between the petitioner's demonstrated ability as a competitive swimmer and his stated intent to work as a swimming coach in the U.S., as the AAO considers these to be different areas of expertise.
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One-Time Major Achievement (E.G., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal) Lesser Prizes Or Awards
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