dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for classification as an alien of extraordinary ability. While the AAO withdrew some of the original director's specific concerns, it ultimately concurred that the petitioner failed to meet the high eligibility standard for the classification.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Success
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