sustained EB-1A Case: Sailing Coach
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner met a third regulatory criterion, 'membership in associations', which the original director had overlooked. The petitioner's membership in his country's national sailing team required outstanding achievements, as judged by national experts. Having met three criteria, the AAO then determined that the totality of the evidence, including his athletes' numerous victories and qualifications for the Olympics and Pan American Games under his coaching, demonstrated that he had risen to the very top of his field.
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