Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Hockey (2023): 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 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.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance
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