dismissed EB-1A Case: Kickboxing
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate meeting the minimum three regulatory criteria for an alien of extraordinary ability. The director had found only one criterion met, and on appeal, the petitioner did not submit any additional brief or evidence to support their claims. The AAO determined that the submitted certificates were for participation or promotion, not major, internationally recognized awards, and therefore the petitioner did not satisfy the evidentiary requirements.
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