Remanded
EB-1A
EB-1A Remanded — Soccer Coaching (2023): the Director denied the petition for only meeting two of
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Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition for only meeting two of the required three evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the Director incorrectly dismissed evidence for the 'leading or critical role' criterion, concluding the petitioner had satisfied it and thus met the three-criteria threshold. The case was remanded for the Director to conduct a final merits determination based on the totality of the evidence.
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Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Membership In Associations Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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