Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2005): did not establish the beneficiary, a retired Olympic gold
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary, a retired Olympic gold medalist, had sustained his acclaim in his new role as a coach and consultant. The AAO determined that the one-time achievement as an athlete was insufficient to establish the requisite sustained acclaim for his current coaching activities, for which there was little documentation of national or international recognition.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Intent To Continue Work In The Field Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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