dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
Although the AAO found the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria (awards, membership, and published material), the appeal was dismissed in the final merits determination. The AAO concluded the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim, as his significant achievements were as an amateur competitor several years prior, and he had not established continued success at the very top of the field since becoming a professional.
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