dismissed O-1A Case: Gymnastics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim as a gymnastics coach. The evidence provided for awards was deemed insufficient, with the submitted awards being either in a different field (aerobics) or not for excellence. Furthermore, the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's membership in gymnastics organizations required outstanding achievements or that the athletes he coached achieved significant recognition.
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