Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts: did not establish the beneficiary's achievements,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's achievements, specifically a gold medal at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships and a win at a Korean national team selection event, met the high standard of a 'major, internationally recognized award.' The AAO found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate that these awards were comparable to an Olympic Medal or that the beneficiary had reached the very top of his field with sustained international acclaim.
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Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards
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