Dismissed
O-2
O-2 Dismissed — Skiing (2011): the beneficiary's duties as a Team Manager were deemed
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary's duties as a Team Manager were deemed essential to the petitioning organization as a whole, rather than primarily for accompanying and assisting the O-1 athletic coach. The director determined the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary had a critical prior working relationship with the O-1 coach or possessed critical skills that were not of a general nature and could not be performed by a U.S. worker.
Criteria Discussed
Integral Part Of Performance Critical Skills And Experience Prior Working Relationship Skills Not Of A General Nature Skills Not Possessed By A U.S. Worker
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