dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the submitted jiu-jitsu awards were from prestigious, nationally or internationally recognized competitions. Evidence from unreliable sources like Wikipedia and personal blogs was disregarded, and an award received after the petition's filing date was not considered.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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