dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility by meeting at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that the evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was not qualifying, as the petitioner's awards were for his performance as an athlete, not as a coach, which is a separate area of expertise. Awards won by the petitioner's students could not be considered his own.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards
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