Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2008): did not establish the sustained national or international
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. While the AAO found the petitioner did demonstrate a leading or critical role for a distinguished organization, the evidence for other criteria, such as awards, was insufficient as the awards were over 20 years old and their significance was not adequately documented.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Leading Or Critical Role For A Distinguished Organization
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