Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Volleyball (2021): the Director initially denied the petition because although
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Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition because although the petitioner met three evidentiary criteria, the record did not establish that he had sustained national or international acclaim. On appeal, the AAO reviewed the evidence, disagreed with the Director's conclusions on some of the criteria, but ultimately dismissed the appeal, concurring that the petitioner failed to demonstrate he is among the small percentage at the very top of his field.
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Lesser Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Leading Or Critical Role Judging The Work Of Others High Salary
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