sustained EB-1A Case: Athletics
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner satisfied three of the ten regulatory criteria, whereas the Director only found two were met. In the final merits determination, the AAO concluded that the petitioner's extensive documentation of achievements as a competitive runner, including medals, national team membership, and participation in major international events, was sufficient to demonstrate sustained national and international acclaim at the very top of the field.
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