dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. While the petitioner submitted some evidence of awards, the AAO determined that many certificates only proved participation, not excellence. Furthermore, the petitioner's attempt to use evidence such as television broadcasts to meet multiple criteria was deemed unpersuasive and insufficient to demonstrate that he had risen to the very top of his field.
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