Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2018): did not establish eligibility by meeting at least three of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility by meeting at least three of the ten required evidentiary criteria. The AAO found the petitioner met the criteria for lesser awards and published material about his work, but did not meet the criteria for membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement or for commanding a high salary.
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Lesser Awards Memberships Published Material High Salary
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