Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2021): did not meet the initial evidentiary requirement of
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirement of satisfying at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The Director found the petitioner only met the judging criterion, and on appeal, the AAO determined the evidence for the awards and membership criteria was insufficient to demonstrate national or international recognition or that memberships required outstanding achievements.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others In The Field
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