dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the extraordinary ability standard. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's 'Gold' status for being in the top 1% of his age group did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized award. The AAO found the award was limited to age-group athletes, was not as exclusive as other major prizes, and lacked evidence of significant media coverage or public recognition.
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