dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Competitive Rowing
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Although the AAO overturned the Director's finding on the awards criterion, acknowledging one specific race win met the standard, it ultimately concluded that the petitioner did not meet the overall threshold of satisfying three distinct criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Individual Original Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role
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