O-1A Dismissed — Chess (2006): did not establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a chess player or coach. The evidence submitted for the 'prizes or awards' criterion was deemed insufficient, as some documents lacked certified English translations and there was no proof that the championships were nationally recognized events. The AAO also noted that to connect extraordinary ability as a player to a coaching position, the beneficiary must demonstrate a successful history of coaching at a high level, which was not established here.
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