dismissed EB-1A Case: Martial Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the requisite extraordinary ability or submitted extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO's analysis highlighted a discrepancy between the petitioner's acclaimed expertise as a martial arts competitor and her stated intent to work in the U.S. primarily as an instructor, noting that competing and coaching rely on different skill sets.
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