dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Athletics
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. The AAO specifically found the evidence for the 'memberships' criterion insufficient, as the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's memberships in badminton associations required outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
Criteria Discussed
Memberships
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