Dismissed
EB-1A
EB-1A Dismissed — Wrestling (2020): did not establish eligibility under the evidentiary criteria
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the evidentiary criteria. The decision focused on the 'prizes or awards' criterion, finding that the submitted certificates and supporting letters did not prove the awards were nationally or internationally significant or recognized for excellence. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient context about the level of the competitions or the criteria for winning the awards.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Organizations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Materials Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance
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