Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Athletics (2013): the AAO determined that the petitioner, a squash player and
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a squash player and instructor, had met the minimum eligibility requirements. The AAO found that the petitioner's evidence satisfied at least three regulatory criteria: receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes (i), membership in associations requiring outstanding achievement (ii), and published material about the petitioner (iii).
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Original Athletic Contributions Of Major Significance Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments High Salary Or Other Significantly High Remuneration
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