Remanded
EB-1A
EB-1A Remanded — Swimming (2023): the Director denied the petition after finding the
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Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition after finding the petitioner met only two of the three required evidentiary criteria. The AAO remanded the case, concluding the Director erred in analyzing the 'leading or critical role' criterion. The AAO found the petitioner's role as team captain for a distinguished university swimming team did in fact satisfy this criterion, thus meeting the threshold of three criteria and requiring a new final merits determination.
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Receipt Of Major, Internationally Recognized Awards Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material In Professional Or Major Media Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
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