Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2009): the appeal was dismissed due to findings of fraud and
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed due to findings of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO found inconsistencies between award certificates submitted and the petitioner's own testimony in a previous asylum case where he claimed to be in hiding. Additionally, evidence of competition results and world rankings were contradicted by official online records, leading to a conclusion that the documents were not authentic.
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Awards Competition Results Published Material Credibility Of Evidence
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