Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2008): the petitioner, an acclaimed basketball player, sought to
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an acclaimed basketball player, sought to work as a coach, which the director and AAO determined was not the same area of expertise. Although the petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability as a player via an Olympic medal, she failed to establish sustained acclaim or a sufficient track record as a coach to prove coaching was within her area of expertise.
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Continue Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien
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