dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Figure Skating
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate she intends to continue working in her area of extraordinary ability. Her past acclaim was as a competitive ice dancer, but her stated intent is to work as a figure skating coach in the U.S. The AAO determined that competing and coaching are different areas of expertise, and the petitioner had not established extraordinary ability as a coach.
Criteria Discussed
Continuing Work In Area Of Expertise (Coaching Vs. Competing) One-Time Major International Award 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi)
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