Dismissed
O-1A
O-1A Dismissed — Sumo Wrestling (2023): did not establish the beneficiary met at least three of the
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary criteria. Specifically, the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's membership in the Egyptian National Team required outstanding achievements as judged by recognized national or international experts. The evidence indicated membership was based on medaling in competitions rather than expert adjudication, which was insufficient to meet the regulatory standard.
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Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
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