dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Gymnastics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim as a gymnastics coach. The AAO determined that the petitioner did not submit sufficient evidence to satisfy at least three of the required evidentiary criteria for the O-1 classification.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other High Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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