dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Bodybuilding
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The director and the AAO found that the petitioner's awards from bodybuilding competitions were at the regional, junior, and amateur levels, which is insufficient to prove he has risen to the very top of the field as required for this classification.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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