Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Swimming (2014): did not establish sustained acclaim, as his achievements as
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained acclaim, as his achievements as a competitive swimmer were from over 20 years prior to filing. Additionally, the AAO determined that his intent to work as a coach constituted a different field of expertise than that of a competitive swimmer, failing the requirement to continue work in his area of extraordinary ability.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally-Recognized Award) General Requirement To Meet At Least Three Of The Ten Regulatory Criteria Continuing To Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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