Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2006): did not establish the beneficiary, a tennis player, has
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a tennis player, has sustained national or international acclaim and is one of the small percentage at the top of his field. A key point of the decision was that extraordinary ability as an athlete does not automatically confer extraordinary ability as a coach, and the evidence was insufficient to prove acclaim in either capacity. The awards and rankings submitted were not considered significant enough to meet the O-1 standard.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Continuing Work In Area Of Extraordinary Ability (Player Vs. Coach)
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