dismissed O-1A Case: Wrestling
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary had sustained national or international acclaim as a wrestling coach. The director initially found that the evidence did not satisfy the criterion for a major award or at least three of the eight lesser criteria. The AAO noted that competitive wrestling and wrestling coaching are different areas of expertise, suggesting the beneficiary's achievements as a wrestler did not establish extraordinary ability as a coach.
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