dismissed EB-1A Case: Arm Wrestling
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that the petitioner's awards were local or youth-level, not nationally or internationally recognized. The evidence for membership in associations and published materials about the petitioner in major media was also found to be insufficient to meet the regulatory requirements.
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