dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the submitted awards were nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence. The AAO determined that certificates of participation are not awards and that prizes won in junior or youth competitions are insufficient to prove that the petitioner has risen to the very top of the field of endeavor.
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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