Remanded
O-1A
O-1A Remanded — Soccer (2023): the Director erred by refusing to consider the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director erred by refusing to consider the Beneficiary's achievements as a competitive soccer player for a soccer director/coach position. The AAO determined that, per USCIS policy, an acclaimed athlete's achievements are relevant when they are transitioning to a related occupation like coaching, and this evidence should have been evaluated.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards Membership Published Materials Original Contributions Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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