dismissed
EB-1A
dismissed EB-1A Case: Taekwondo
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that their awards were nationally or internationally recognized for excellence. The evidence submitted suffered from uncertified translations, unresolved inconsistencies in the record, and a failure to provide documentation showing the significance or selection criteria for the awards. Furthermore, some awards were deemed to be of local, rather than national, recognition.
Criteria Discussed
Documentation Of The Alien'S Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence In The Field Of Endeavor. Documentation Of The Alien'S Membership In Associations In The Field For Which Classification Is Sought, Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members, As Judged By Recognized National Or International Experts In Their Disciplines Or Fields.
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