dismissed EB-1A Case: Gymnastics Coaching
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the minimum of three evidentiary criteria required for this visa category. The Director initially found only one criterion met (judging). Although the AAO concluded the petitioner also satisfied the 'critical role' criterion, it found she did not meet the 'membership in associations' criterion, as an athletic team is not considered an 'association' under current USCIS policy, leaving her with only two satisfied criteria.
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