dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a soccer player, did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence presented, such as collegiate-level awards and team selections, was deemed insufficient as the competition was limited to students and not indicative of being at the very top of the field which includes professionals. The AAO concurred with the director that the petitioner did not meet the high standards for an alien of extraordinary ability.
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