Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2019): did not meet the initial evidentiary requirements
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO found that the petitioner's first-place finish in a karate championship did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized award, as the evidence did not establish the tournament's international importance or prestige. Similarly, the award was not shown to meet the criterion for lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes for excellence.
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Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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