dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO determined that acclaim as a competitive shooter, which ended six years before the petition was filed, does not automatically translate to extraordinary ability as an instructor. The submitted evidence of awards and published materials was found insufficient to prove the petitioner had reached the very top of either the athletic or instructional field.
Criteria Discussed
Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Distinction Between Acclaim As An Athlete Vs. As An Instructor
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