Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2005): did not establish the beneficiary has sustained national or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary has sustained national or international acclaim as a soccer player or coach. The awards presented were determined to be organizational or local, not nationally or internationally recognized. Furthermore, the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a coach, as the intended area of work, by showing a history of coaching athletes or teams to national or international titles.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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