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 failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The AAO found that the petitioner's Taekwondo black belt status represented a qualification rather than a prize or award. Furthermore, her membership in the World Taekwondo Federation did not require outstanding achievements for admission, and the published material submitted was outdated and lacked evidence of major media circulation.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
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