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 an alien of extraordinary ability. The director and the AAO found the evidence submitted under the 'prizes or awards' criterion to be insufficient, noting that many of the certificates were for participation rather than awards, for runner-up positions without evidence of a prize, or for regional rather than national or international recognition.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor.
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