dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO conducted a de novo review and found the petitioner did not meet the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. Although the Director initially found three criteria were met, the AAO withdrew the findings for 'published material' (due to incomplete translations and lack of proof of major media) and 'leading or critical role,' leaving only the 'judging' criterion satisfied.
Criteria Discussed
Published Material Judging Leading Or Critical Role
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