Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Wrestling (2005): the AAO found that the petitioner, a Greco-Roman wrestler
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner, a Greco-Roman wrestler and coach, met the evidentiary criteria. The decision highlights his national wrestling titles in Armenia and placements in international tournaments as evidence of awards. His membership on the Armenian national wrestling team, which requires outstanding achievement to join, was accepted as satisfying the membership criterion.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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