Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2011): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the evidence, consisting almost entirely of awards, was not persuasive as most were from the junior level. Additionally, the AAO noted that the petitioner, an athlete, did not demonstrate that their prospective work as a coach was within their area of expertise.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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