Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2024): did not establish they met at least three of the required
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a professional pickleball player, failed to demonstrate that they met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. While the AAO agreed that the petitioner satisfied the criterion for nationally recognized prizes or awards, it found the evidence insufficient for the criteria of published material, high salary, and original contributions of major significance.
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Awards Published Material High Salary Original Contributions
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