dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not satisfy the initial evidentiary criteria for the classification. The AAO determined that the petitioner's gold medal was not a major, internationally recognized award on the level of a Nobel Prize or Olympic Medal. The petitioner also failed to meet at least three of the ten alternate criteria as required.
Criteria Discussed
One-Time Achievement Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
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