dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Soccer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish at the time of filing that he sought to enter the United States to continue working as a professional soccer player. Beyond that deficiency, the AAO also found that the record did not demonstrate that the petitioner had achieved the necessary sustained national or international acclaim, as the evidence for awards was either undocumented or too old to show sustained achievement.
Criteria Discussed
Intent To Continue Work In Field Lesser Nationally/Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien
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