dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Equestrian Show Jumping
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO concurred with the director, finding the petitioner met only one of the required three regulatory criteria. Additionally, the AAO noted that the petitioner's past accomplishments as a competitor were of diminished relevance as he had since switched to coaching, which is considered a different area of expertise.
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