Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Volleyball (2024): although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because although the petitioner met the initial evidentiary requirements based on his past career as a volleyball player, he did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim in the final merits determination. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's acclaim as an athlete, which ended nearly five years before filing the petition, was not sustained and did not establish that he is at the very top of his intended field as a coach.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations With A Distinguished Reputation Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Command Of A High Salary
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