Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Powerboat Racing (2016): did not establish eligibility under at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate eligibility under at least three of the required regulatory criteria. While the AAO found the petitioner met the criterion for nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards, the evidence was insufficient to establish that his membership in a powerboat racing team required outstanding achievements of its members as judged by experts.
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