Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2012): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the petitioner did not submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory categories. Additionally, the AAO noted a potential issue that the petitioner's area of expertise as a competitor is distinct from their intended work as a coach.
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Major Internationally Recognized Awards Leading Or Critical Role
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