Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2013): did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish the required sustained national or international acclaim. The director found the evidence of awards insufficient, noting they were youth awards, regional in nature, or lacked proper documentation, and the petitioner did not demonstrate they were nationally or internationally recognized. Additionally, the petitioner failed to address the discrepancy between his past achievements as an athlete and his proposed future work as a coach, which are considered different areas of expertise.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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