Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Rhythmic Gymnastics (2005): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim, as her career as a competitive gymnast ended in 1998. The AAO determined that her new role as a coach is a different area of expertise from being an athlete, and she did not provide sufficient evidence of acclaim as a coach. Furthermore, it was unclear whether she intended to continue working in her field in the U.S., as her proposed job title was 'Assistant Professor' with vague duties.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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