dismissed
EB-1A
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. The director and the AAO determined that the evidence did not satisfy at least three of the regulatory criteria. Specifically, the petitioner's submitted awards were deemed local or regional in nature, not nationally or internationally recognized prizes, and he did not demonstrate extraordinary ability as either a competitor or a coach.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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