Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2022): the petitioner based his case entirely on the 'one-time
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner based his case entirely on the 'one-time achievement' criterion, arguing his international tournament wins qualified. The AAO concluded that while these achievements were significant within his specific sport, they did not rise to the level of a major, internationally recognized award like a Nobel Prize or Olympic Medal, as they lacked broader public recognition.
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One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award)
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