Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Karate (2012): did not meet any of the ten regulatory criteria for an
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet any of the ten regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO found that the petitioner's most significant accomplishments predated the petition filing by 15 or more years, and therefore he failed to demonstrate the required sustained national or international acclaim.
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One-Time Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Leading Or Critical Role
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