remanded
EB-1A
remanded EB-1A Case: Combat Sports
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred by excluding evidence from the Petitioner's career as a competitive athlete, which the AAO found relevant to his current role as a coach. The Director also misinterpreted the judging criterion and did not fully consider evidence submitted for the original contributions criterion, resulting in a deficient Request for Evidence (RFE) and an improper denial.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Comparable Evidence
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