dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dogsledding athlete (musher), failed to demonstrate that her competition awards constituted a 'one-time achievement' equivalent to a major, internationally recognized award like a Nobel Prize or Olympic Medal. The AAO concluded that while the petitioner achieved success in her sport, her awards did not meet the highly restrictive standard required by the regulation.
Criteria Discussed
Major, Internationally Recognized Award
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