Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Athletics (2021): the Director denied the petition, finding the evidence
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Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, finding the evidence pertained to the beneficiary's career as an athlete, not a coach. The AAO sustained the appeal, citing USCIS policy that allows for an athlete's acclaim to be considered for a coaching position if they have sustained that acclaim. The AAO concluded that the beneficiary met the initial evidentiary criteria and, upon a final merits determination, found he had successfully transitioned his sustained acclaim into his coaching career.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence That The Alien Has Performed In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
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