Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2008): did not establish he would continue to work in his area of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that he would continue to work in his area of extraordinary ability. While he provided evidence of his achievements as a power lifting athlete, he sought entry to work as a personal trainer, a distinct profession for which he submitted no evidence of experience or acclaim.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications
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