EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics: 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 required for an alien of extraordinary ability. The evidence provided for the 'prizes or awards' criterion, such as illegible photos of trophies and a 'runners up' certificate from a local tournament, was deemed insufficient to prove receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards. Furthermore, the petitioner's participation in a second-division soccer league was not considered evidence of having risen to the very top of the field.
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