Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2009): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim as a marathon runner. The evidence submitted for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards was found deficient; award translations were incomplete, submitted race results did not demonstrate top-tier placement in major events, and other claims relied on unreliable sources like Wikipedia. The AAO found the documentation insufficient to prove the awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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