dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a collegiate tennis player who had not yet turned professional, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the EB-1A classification. The AAO determined that his achievements, such as collegiate 'Player of the Week' awards, did not demonstrate that he had risen to the very top of his field, which includes professional tennis players. The evidence submitted was deemed insufficient to meet the high standard of extraordinary ability.
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