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. While the past athletic achievement was significant, the AAO found insufficient evidence to establish that the beneficiary had garnered the requisite national or international acclaim for his coaching activities, noting that competitive athletics and coaching are not the same area of expertise.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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