Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2023): did not establish eligibility for the required minimum of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility for the required minimum of three evidentiary criteria. While the Director credited the petitioner for meeting the criteria for awards and published material, the petitioner failed to prove that his 'Master of Sports of Ukraine' title constituted membership in an association requiring outstanding achievements for entry. Since only two criteria were met, the petition was ultimately denied.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members Published Material About The Noncitizen In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Original Contributions Of Major Significance In The Field
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