dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner only met two of the required three regulatory criteria. The petitioner argued that evidence used to meet the 'leading or critical role' criterion (serving as an Olympic coach) should also count as comparable evidence for the 'membership' criterion. The AAO rejected this, stating that the same evidence cannot be used to satisfy two separate criteria as it would undermine the requirement for extensive evidence.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
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