dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary sought to enter the U.S. to work as a coach, but the evidence of his achievements was based on his past career as a competitor. The AAO determined that coaching and competing are different areas of expertise and concluded that the evidence of his acclaim as an athlete did not establish his extraordinary ability as a coach. The record contained no awards won by the beneficiary for his work as a coach or instructor.
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