Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (Rhythmic Gymnastics) (2005): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The beneficiary's career as a competitive gymnast ended in 1998, and she had not established a new reputation as a coach. The AAO also found it unclear if the beneficiary was coming to the U.S. to continue work in her area of expertise, as the petition listed her proposed job as "Assistant Professor" and distinguished between the skills of an athlete and a coach.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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