dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Soccer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a soccer player, failed to establish the sustained national or international acclaim required for the classification. The director found the evidence insufficient, and the AAO agreed, noting that the numerous awards submitted were from youth, school, or local tournaments and did not demonstrate that the petitioner had risen to the very top of his field.
Criteria Discussed
Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards
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