dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the petitioner's professional tennis ranking of number 90 and his national ranking in Venezuela did not meet the standard of a major, internationally recognized award. The decision also noted that acclaim as a player does not automatically confer extraordinary ability as a coach without separate evidence.
Criteria Discussed
Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Continuation Of Work In The Area Of Expertise (Player Vs. Coach)
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