Dismissed EB-1A

EB-1A Dismissed โ€” Mixed Martial Arts (2014): did not establish sustained national or international

๐Ÿ“… 2014-10-29 ๐Ÿ‘ค Individual ๐Ÿ“‚ Mixed Martial Arts

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not provide evidence of a major, internationally-recognized award, nor did they submit sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the ten regulatory criteria. The AAO also noted a failure to establish eligibility as a coach, as distinct from a fighter.

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Criteria Discussed

One-Time Achievement (Major, Internationally Recognized Award) At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Sustained National Or International Acclaim Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Proper Translation Of Foreign Language Documents
๐Ÿ“„ Original decision (USCIS PDF)

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