dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Tennis
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed sustained national or international acclaim in the proffered position of tennis instructor or coach. The AAO found that extraordinary ability as a competitive player does not automatically translate to extraordinary ability as a coach, and the evidence provided was insufficient to demonstrate the required level of acclaim in the coaching field.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Requirement To Meet At Least Three Of Eight Criteria Distinction Between Area Of Expertise (Player Vs. Coach) Comparable Evidence
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