dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Athletics/Business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a former athlete, failed to demonstrate that his past acclaim had been sustained in the decade following his retirement from competitive sports. The AAO found that his athletic accomplishments were not sufficiently documented to be considered contributions of major significance, and his subsequent work as a management consultant and spokesperson did not meet the high standards required for any of the claimed criteria.
Criteria Discussed
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