dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director correctly determined that the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim necessary to qualify as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria, which is the basic eligibility requirement.
Criteria Discussed
One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Categories Previously Approved O-1 Petition Standard Of Proof
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