dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Basketball
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. The evidence for awards was either too old (a 1994 NBA championship) or inadequately documented with incomplete translations (a European cup win). The petitioner's membership on professional teams was deemed insufficient to meet the criteria, and submitted articles lacked the required full translations for proper evaluation.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien In Major Media
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