Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. For the 'awards' criterion, the petitioner submitted a letter from a third party listing championships won by athletes he allegedly coached, but failed to provide primary evidence of these awards or attestations from the athletes confirming his primary role in their success. The AAO concluded that a third-party letter without supporting documentation was insufficient to meet the burden of proof.
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