Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Tennis Coaching (2013): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a required statement about judicial proceedings. On the merits, the AAO found the new evidence was insufficient to establish the beneficiary's extraordinary ability as a coach, as it did not adequately prove that students coached by the beneficiary had won nationally or internationally recognized awards.
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Working In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Achievements As A Coach Versus As A Player Coaching Students Who Have Won Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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