EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a jockey, failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for lesser awards was insufficient, as being a 'leading jockey' was not considered a recognized prize, and some evidence post-dated the petition filing. Submitted published materials were not fully translated, were not primarily about the petitioner, and lacked proof of publication in major media. Finally, while being a winning jockey could be a leading role, the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the organizations or establishments involved had a distinguished reputation.
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