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 petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The director, and subsequently the AAO, determined the petitioner had not submitted qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory categories. The AAO also clarified that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval is not binding on the adjudication of an immigrant petition, which has a higher standard.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Major International Award Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Prior O-1 Visa Approval
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