dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the high standard for extraordinary ability. The petitioner provided secondary evidence of awards, such as letters and website results, but failed to submit primary evidence or establish the national or international significance of these awards, thus not proving he had risen to the very top of his field.
Criteria Discussed
One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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