dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish extraordinary ability. The AAO determined that the petitioner's World Sambo Championship award did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized one-time achievement. Furthermore, the petitioner, applying as a coach, could not rely on his past awards as a competitor to satisfy the evidentiary criteria for his current field of coaching.
Criteria Discussed
One-Time Achievement Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Material Participation As A Judge Contributions Of Major Significance Performance Of A Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Entities
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