Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Athletics: the director improperly denied the petition based on a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the director improperly denied the petition based on a narrow, semantic distinction between a "squash professional" and a "squash player/coach." The AAO found that the director failed to fully review the record, which established the beneficiary's intent to continue working in his field and that the role of a squash professional inherently includes playing and coaching duties, making the beneficiary's acclaim relevant.
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Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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