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 an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards was insufficient, consisting of a self-serving list, photos of medals with illegible inscriptions, and testimonial letters with inconsistencies. The petitioner did not provide objective evidence to establish the significance of the awards or resolve contradictions in the record.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award
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