dismissed EB-1A Case: Ultramarathon Running
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the required three evidentiary criteria for an individual of extraordinary ability. While the Director agreed the petitioner met the criterion for lesser awards, the AAO determined that his membership in certain organizations did not require outstanding achievement, published materials were not primarily about him, and his fundraising efforts were not shown to be original contributions of major significance to his field.
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