Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2005): the appeal was dismissed due to a mismatch between the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed due to a mismatch between the beneficiary's claimed field of extraordinary ability and the proposed employment. The petitioner argued for extraordinary ability in athletics (skiing), but the offered position was as a general manager. The AAO concluded that the petitioner must establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability in the field of management, and the evidence provided, which related to her past athletic achievements, was insufficient to meet this requirement.
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