Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2018): did not establish he met at least three of the ten
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that he met at least three of the ten regulatory criteria for extraordinary ability. Although the AAO found that he met the criteria for lesser awards and membership in select teams, it concluded his medals did not qualify as a major, internationally-recognized 'one-time achievement' and his evidence for 'published material' was deficient. Therefore, having met only two criteria, the petition was ultimately denied.
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One-Time Achievement Awards Membership Published Material
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