Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Sports Science And Psychology (2014): the AAO conducted a de novo review and determined the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO conducted a de novo review and determined the petitioner only met two of the ten regulatory criteria, failing to meet the minimum threshold of three. While the Service Center Director initially found the petitioner met at least three criteria, the AAO's review concluded otherwise, thus finding the petitioner ineligible for the classification sought.
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Meeting At Least Three Of Ten Regulatory Criteria Major Internationally Recognized Award Intent To Continue To Work In The Area Of Expertise
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