Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2024): did not establish her competition awards constituted a
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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.
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Major, Internationally Recognized Award
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