Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Athletics Coaching (2022): the Beneficiary's claimed achievements, such as a silver
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Beneficiary's claimed achievements, such as a silver medal at the World Junior Challenge, were from his prior career as a player, not in his proposed field as a coach. The AAO determined that playing and coaching are distinct areas of expertise and that evidence of extraordinary ability must be in the specific field of employment sought. The Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Beneficiary met the criteria through achievements obtained as a coach.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Critical Or Essential Capacity
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