Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Tennis (2010): did not establish the beneficiary, a tennis coach, had
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary, a tennis coach, had achieved sustained national or international acclaim or was among the small percentage at the very top of the field. The AAO found the evidence submitted did not meet the high standard required for the O-1 classification, concurring with the director's initial denial.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien High Salary Or Other Remuneration
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