dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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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.
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