Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2007): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for this classification. The AAO determined that the petitioner's first-place win at the 5th Asian Wushu Championships did not qualify as a 'major, internationally recognized award' comparable to an Olympic medal, as it was a regional competition. The evidence was insufficient to demonstrate that the award represents rising to the very top of the field of endeavor.
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Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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