Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2010): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an athletic trainer, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the EB-1A classification. Evidence submitted on appeal was not considered as it post-dated the petition's filing. The AAO also affirmed that a prior O-1 nonimmigrant visa approval is not binding on an immigrant petition, which has a higher standard of review.
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Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role High Salary Commercial Successes
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