Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2008): did not establish his awards were from nationally or
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that his awards were from nationally or internationally recognized competitions. The AAO found that the record lacked sufficient evidence regarding the significance of the races, the pool of competitors, or the extent of media coverage. Supporting letters from coaches were also deemed insufficient as they appeared to rely on the petitioner's own affidavit rather than firsthand knowledge.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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