Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics: did not establish he had sustained his past acclaim in the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a former athlete, failed to demonstrate that he had sustained his past acclaim in the decade following his retirement from competitive sports. The evidence submitted did not establish that his athletic accomplishments constituted original contributions of major significance to the field, and key claims, such as setting a national record, were not supported by documentary evidence.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Athletic Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
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