Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2012): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classification. On appeal, the petitioner attempted to claim eligibility under the 'one-time achievement' (major award) criterion, but the AAO rejected this as it was not raised before the initial decision. The director had already considered the petitioner's awards under the 'lesser prizes' criterion and found them insufficient.
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One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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