Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2007): did not establish sufficient evidence of the beneficiary's
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of the beneficiary's sustained national or international acclaim. The petitioner did not submit adequate documentation for the beneficiary's claimed awards, as photographs of medals did not bear the beneficiary's name and other documents lacked the required certified English translations. Furthermore, the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's alleged memberships were in associations that require outstanding achievements.
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Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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