Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Boxing (2024): did not establish the beneficiary met the required number
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria for the O-1A classification. The AAO found the evidence submitted for the 'membership in associations' criterion was insufficient, as the letters provided were not independently prepared and did not prove that membership required outstanding achievements judged by national or international experts. The AAO also declined to consider new evidence submitted for the first time on appeal.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Published Material Membership In Associations Original Contributions Of Major Significance Comparable Evidence
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