Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Athletics (2020): the motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit sufficient new facts or evidence to warrant reopening, nor did he establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application of law. The new evidence provided was either dated after the petition's filing date or failed to cure the original deficiencies, leaving the petitioner having met only one of the required three criteria for extraordinary ability.
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One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
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