Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Squash (2008): the AAO withdrew the director's initial grounds for denial
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Decision Summary
The AAO withdrew the director's initial grounds for denial regarding the position not constituting an 'event' and not requiring an O-1 caliber alien. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the beneficiary's claimed extraordinary ability was as a squash athlete, whereas the proposed employment was as a squash coach and instructor. The AAO found the record insufficient to establish that the beneficiary had achieved sustained acclaim in the field of coaching.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Major, Internationally Recognized Award
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