Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Weightlifting (2020): did not meet the initial evidentiary requirements
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the initial evidentiary requirements. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's World Championship medal did not qualify as a one-time, major internationally-recognized award, and while the petitioner met the criteria for awards and membership, he ultimately did not satisfy the required minimum of three out of the ten regulatory criteria.
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One-Time Achievement (Major International Award) Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Contributions Of Major Significance High Salary Or Remuneration
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