Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Tennis (2008): did not establish the beneficiary's achievements as a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's achievements as a tennis player translated into sustained national or international acclaim as a tennis coach. The AAO also found that the evidence submitted, such as a 'Champion of the Caribbean' title, was insufficient to prove the beneficiary had received a major, internationally recognized award.
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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 Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles High Salary Or Other Remuneration Distinction Between Athlete And Coach
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