Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Gymnastics Coach (2011): the appeal was dismissed primarily because the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the beneficiary's achievements and acclaim were as a competitive gymnast, which the AAO deemed a different area of expertise from the petitioned position of a coach. Additionally, the beneficiary's athletic awards were from over a decade prior to the petition filing and did not demonstrate the required sustained acclaim in his current field.
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One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Sustained National Or International Acclaim Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise
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