Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Athletics: the appeal was sustained after a prior remand and second
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained after a prior remand and second revocation. The AAO found that the petitioner, an Olympic bronze medalist swimmer, had established the necessary acclaim through his medal, a qualifying one-time achievement. The AAO also determined that evidence of his ongoing training for high-level competitions and his expressed intent to swim for the U.S. in the future were sufficient to prove he would continue working in his field and would prospectively benefit the United States.
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Sustained National Or International Acclaim One-Time Achievement (Major Award) Intent To Continue Work In The Area Of Extraordinary Ability Prospective Substantial Benefit To The U.S.
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