dismissed EB-1A Case: Swimming
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because, despite the petitioner meeting three initial evidentiary criteria, the overall record did not establish sustained national or international acclaim or that she is among the small percentage at the very top of her field. The AAO determined her best swimming times were not highly ranked compared to other international competitors and found her success in collegiate and sectional competitions was not sufficient to demonstrate broad national or international acclaim.
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