Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2008): the director had initially determined the petitioner failed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director had initially determined the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. On appeal, counsel failed to provide required documentation, specifically full English translations of foreign language documents such as articles and award certificates, which is a regulatory requirement to establish the significance of the evidence.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extensive Documentation Awards Articles About The Alien Translation Of Foreign Language Documents
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