Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Dance Sport: did not establish sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish sustained national or international acclaim. Although the petitioner met the criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized awards, their claimed 'one-time achievement' was determined to be a youth commendation based on examination rather than a major, internationally recognized competitive award, and the petitioner fell short of meeting any other criteria.
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One-Time Achievement (Major Internationally Recognized Award) Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence
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