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, 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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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Major Media High Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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