Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Taekwondo: the petitioner, a taekwondo competitor seeking to work as a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a taekwondo competitor seeking to work as a coach, did not establish sustained national or international acclaim in the field of coaching. The AAO distinguished between the expertise required for competing versus coaching, stating they are not the same area of ability unless the petitioner can demonstrate a successful history of coaching high-level athletes. The decision also noted that a prior O-1 visa approval does not guarantee approval for an EB-1A petition, as the immigrant standard is more stringent.
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