dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Gymnastics Coaching
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as a gymnastics coach. The AAO determined that the beneficiary's prior achievements as a competitive gymnast, including an Olympic medal, were in a different area of expertise than coaching. The evidence provided was insufficient to prove that the beneficiary had reached the very top of the field as a coach.
Criteria Discussed
One-Time Major Award Intent To Continue Work In Area Of Expertise Sustained National Or International Acclaim Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Distinction Between Athlete And Coach
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