dismissed EB-1A Case: Mountaineering
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO determined that certificates describing climbing achievements as 'equivalent' to a medal did not constitute actual nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards. Additionally, the AAO noted inconsistencies in government-issued certificates which diminished the evidence's credibility, leading to the conclusion that the petitioner did not qualify for the classification.
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