Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Rugby Coaching (2018): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a rugby coach. The AAO determined the petitioner did not meet the evidentiary requirements, either by showing a major, one-time internationally recognized award or by satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory criteria with evidence pertaining to his coaching career, as distinct from his prior career as a player.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Player Vs. Coach)
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