dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Hockey
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary met the required number of evidentiary criteria. Evidence for a national award (AAU National Championship) was insufficient to show it was a nationally recognized prize for individual excellence. Furthermore, the beneficiary's hockey playbook was not proven to be an original contribution of major significance impacting the broader field.
Criteria Discussed
Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
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