Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Tennis Coach (2010): did not establish extraordinary ability through extensive
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability through extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner's achievements as a former tennis competitor did not constitute sustained acclaim in her intended field of tennis coaching.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements
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