Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Chess (2014): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined the petitioner had not established the sustained national or international acclaim necessary for the classification. The AAO agreed, finding the petitioner failed to submit qualifying evidence under at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The petitioner's arguments regarding his Grandmaster title as a one-time achievement, lesser awards, memberships, and original contributions were insufficient to meet the high standard for an alien of extraordinary ability.
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One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Contributions Of Major Significance
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