Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2024): while the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because while the petitioner met the minimum of three evidentiary criteria, the AAO concluded in its final merits determination that the evidence did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner's achievements were found insufficient to prove he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
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One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Judging The Work Of Others Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Final Merits Determination
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