Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2012): did not establish extraordinary ability through extensive
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. A key issue was that the petitioner's past achievements were as a fencing competitor, while his intended work in the U.S. is as a fencing coach, which the AAO determined are not the same area of expertise.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
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