Remanded
EB-1A
EB-1A Remanded — Boxing (2021): the Director conducted a flawed final merits determination
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Decision Summary
The appeal was remanded because the Director conducted a flawed final merits determination. The AAO found that the Director's analysis contradicted his initial findings that certain criteria were met, improperly discounted evidence of published material, and applied an incorrect legal standard regarding the petitioner's ranking in the field. The case was sent back for a new decision with a proper analysis of the totality of the evidence.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability
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