dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Life Coaching
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO rejected the argument that testimonials from successful athletes coached by the beneficiary constituted 'comparable evidence' to the beneficiary personally receiving a major, internationally recognized award. The evidence was found insufficient to prove the athletes' success was directly attributable to the beneficiary's coaching.
Criteria Discussed
Major Internationally Recognized Award Comparable Evidence Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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