dismissed EB-1A Case: Mixed Martial Arts
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The Director found the petitioner, an MMA fighter, only met two of the ten criteria (published material and high salary). The AAO agreed, concluding that the petitioner's win in a UFC preliminary match did not qualify as a major, internationally recognized award, and the petitioner did not successfully argue for meeting additional criteria on appeal.
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