Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Taekwondo (2000): 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. The AAO determined that his awards as a competitor in the 1990s were not sustained to the present day and that his proposed work as a coach was a different area of expertise than his past achievements as a competitive athlete.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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