dismissed
O-1A
dismissed O-1A Case: Martial Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary has achieved the necessary sustained national or international acclaim in the sport of taekwondo. The AAO concurred with the director's finding that the evidence did not demonstrate the beneficiary was one of the small percentage of athletes who have risen to the very top of their field, as required for the O-1 classification.
Criteria Discussed
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity Commanded A High Salary Or Other Remuneration Comparable Evidence
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