Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2024): despite meeting four initial evidentiary criteria, the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite meeting four initial evidentiary criteria, the petitioner did not demonstrate through the totality of the evidence that she has sustained national or international acclaim and is among the small percentage at the very top of her field. While the petitioner has an extensive history of success, including numerous medals and Olympic participation, the AAO concluded that the evidence, when weighed in its entirety, was insufficient to meet the high standard required for the extraordinary ability classification.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations In The Field Which Demand Outstanding Achievement Of Their Members Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Evidence Of The Alien'S Participation, Either Individually Or On A Panel, As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Final Merits Determination (Totality Of The Evidence)
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