Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Chess (2006): did not establish the beneficiary is an alien with
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary is an alien with extraordinary ability. The evidence provided for the 'nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards' criterion was found to be insufficient, as some documents were not translated and the petitioner did not prove that titles like 'Woman FIDE Master' constitute a prize or award for excellence.
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Major Internationally Recognized Award Prizes Or Awards
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