dismissed EB-1A Case: Swimming
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Decision Summary
Although the petitioner satisfied the minimum threshold of three evidentiary criteria (awards, membership, and published material), the appeal was dismissed under the final merits determination. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim because she failed to document her results and standings in the majority of her swimming competitions, including major events like the Olympics and World Championships. The submitted evidence was deemed insufficient to prove she had a 'career of acclaimed work' or had risen to the very top of her field.
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