Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics: the petitioner's achievements were primarily at the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's achievements were primarily at the collegiate level and were not sufficient to demonstrate sustained national acclaim at the very top of the field. The AAO determined that the petitioner's awards were limited to students or were not truly national in scope, and his team memberships did not meet the criterion of requiring outstanding achievements as judged by national or international experts.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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