Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Sports (2022): did not establish she qualifies as an individual of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that she qualifies as an individual of exceptional ability. The AAO determined the Petitioner did not meet the required three regulatory criteria, specifically withdrawing the Director's prior finding that the petitioner met the 'license or certification' criterion. The AAO found the Petitioner's coaching certificate was not shown to be a required license for her profession.
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8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(B) - At Least Ten Years Of Full-Time Experience 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(C) - License To Practice Or Certification 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Ii)(F) - Recognition For Achievements 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(K)(3)(Iii) - Comparable Evidence
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