dismissed EB-1A Case: Martial Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had earned the necessary sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO found that the submitted awards, such as 'Best Athlete' from the city of Tamboril, were local or institutional in nature rather than nationally or internationally recognized. Evidence for other competition placements was deemed insufficient to prove they constituted major prizes or awards.
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