dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's acclaim was as a competitive swimmer, but she sought to enter the United States to work as a swimming coach. The AAO determined that competing as an athlete and coaching are not the same area of expertise. The petitioner failed to establish that her sustained acclaim as a swimmer carried over to her intended field of coaching.
Criteria Discussed
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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