dismissed EB-1A Case: Ice Skating
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's extraordinary ability was demonstrated as a competitive ice dancer, but the petition sought to classify her as a coach, which the AAO considers a different area of expertise. The decision noted that her acclaim as a competitor was not sustained, as her achievements ended in 2002, several years before the petition was filed. Therefore, the evidence of her past competitive awards did not satisfy the regulatory criteria for her proposed role as a coach.
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