Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2007): did not establish the beneficiary's acclaimed career as a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's acclaimed career as a competitive athlete, which ended over a decade prior, has been sustained in his current capacity as a coach. The evidence provided, such as coaching certificates and the achievements of his alleged students, was found insufficient to demonstrate that he has maintained a level of extraordinary ability at the very top of his field.
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Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Sustained National Or International Acclaim
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