Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Martial Arts (2015): did not establish his martial arts awards qualified as a
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his martial arts awards qualified as a 'one-time achievement,' meaning a major, internationally recognized award. The AAO determined that the submitted documentation did not prove the international significance of the tournaments or that the medals were recognized at a level commensurate with this high standard. The evidence was insufficient to show the petitioner had risen to the very top of his field.
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One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iii) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(Iv) 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(H)(3)(V)
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