Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2023): did not establish he received a major, internationally
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that he received a major, internationally recognized award. Although evidence indicated he won certain championships, the record lacked sufficient detail to prove these awards carried the requisite level of international prestige. The submitted media articles were found to be local in nature and did not demonstrate widespread international recognition of his achievements.
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Major, Internationally Recognized Award Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
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