Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2009): the appeal was dismissed due to a formal finding of fraud
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed due to a formal finding of fraud and material misrepresentation. The AAO discovered that evidence submitted, specifically event programs showing the petitioner receiving an award, had been altered by pasting the petitioner's name over the original recipient's name. Additionally, the petitioner failed to provide clear evidence of his plans to continue working in his area of expertise in the United States, as required.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Expertise Fraud And Material Misrepresentation
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