dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requisite extraordinary ability and did not provide extensive documentation of sustained national or international acclaim as a badminton athlete. The AAO affirmed the director's decision, noting that Congress set a very high benchmark for this category. A distinction was also made between being an athlete and a coach, clarifying that the petitioner must qualify based on his achievements as a player.
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