dismissed EB-1A

dismissed EB-1A Case: Education

📅 Date unknown 👤 Individual 📂 Education

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Decision Summary

The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his achievements, particularly a Brazilian jiu-jitsu medal, amounted to sustained national or international acclaim in his field of law enforcement training. The AAO concluded that acclaim as a competitive athlete does not automatically confer acclaim as a trainer and that the award itself was not at the highest level, having been won in a competition restricted by age and skill level.

Criteria Discussed

One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) Awards (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I)) Original Contributions (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)) Scholarly Articles (8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Vi)) Final Merits Determination / Sustained Acclaim

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