Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics: did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The evidence submitted, including youth-level awards and team competition certificates, was found insufficient to demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of his field. The AAO noted that the petitioner did not provide evidence of the significance or national recognition of the awards presented.
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Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor
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