Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Gymnastics Coaching (2010): did not establish the beneficiary, a gymnastics coach, has
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a gymnastics coach, has sustained national or international acclaim and is one of the small percentage at the very top of the field. The AAO agreed with the director that the evidence submitted did not satisfy the regulatory criteria. The petitioner's argument that deference should be given to a prior approval for an extension was not found to be persuasive.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award 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 Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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