Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Gymnastics (2016): the AAO found that the petitioner, a gymnastics coach,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a gymnastics coach, successfully demonstrated that he met at least three of the required criteria. Evidence showed he served as a judge at multiple national competitions, made a contribution of major significance by co-authoring an official national gymnastics training program in China, and played a critical role as a head coach for a distinguished sports institution by recruiting and developing world-class athletes.
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Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
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